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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 14, 1999 places, while the concept plan shows 50. Linn felt that an office or retail use would require more parking than the tire store would. Linn submitted some architectural design -type drawings that show the appearance that could be given to the tire store. Linn noted that all overhead doors could be located at the back of the building. Linn again indicated that his development would require less parking spaces, and would generate less traffic than an office or retail development would. Keis pointed out that most of the City's auto repair businesses are located in Ryan Industrial Park. Again Keis indicated that the use was more appropriate closer to Highway 36 and Rice Street. Linn indicated that he has looked at the Schroeder property. However, the traffic volumes in this area of Rice Street are less than they are closer to County Road C. Barraclough pointed out the potential development of multi - family housing on the vacant property to the south near the Flameburger Restaurant. Barraclough did not feel auto - related businesses would be a good mix with residential development. Barraclough stated that he liked the concept presented by Linn, but did not feel this was the right location. Carson indicated that the City has been trying to get this property redeveloped for a number of years, and has had no proposals. Carson stated that he saw nothing wrong with the concept as long as the building was pulled closer to Rice Street and the parking was located at the back. Linn pointed out that he brought along with him this evening two developers who would construct the project for him. These developers have indicated that this location is not a good one for retail or office. The only way to make it a good location would be to buy the entire corner and redevelop it. Linn also pointed out the vacant building on the site, and felt that the status of the property would not improve unless there was a way to develop the site while retaining the car wash. Linn indicated that he was willing to work with the City with regard to meeting its architectural standards, etc. to get the site developed. Keis indicated that he appreciated Linn's comments, but pointed out that the City does not want auto - related businesses in this area. One of the developers with Mr. Linn indicated that an office or retail development will not occur unless the entire corner is gutted and redeveloped. That includes Gas -N -Go and the office building along Page 25