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oriented retail type uses which market persons living and working in the area and traveling through the area on Rice Street (i.e., restaurants, entertainment, hair salons, gift shops, etc.). Proposed Use. As noted previously, the proposed use would occupy ± 23,700 square feet of an existing commercial center (3,300 square feet of building occupied by Champion Auto Store). Specifically, the following use breakdowns are proposed: NOTE: 3,000 square feet devoted to outdoor display of pools and spas. As indicated above, more than one -half of the proposed recreational store is to be devoted to storage and /or production. Additionally, 3,000 square feet of outdoor display area has been proposed. Of specific issue is whether the proposed use is in fact consistent with the intent of the City's Rice Street Development Guide, or would more appropriately exist in an alternative location. City Policy. Decisions regarding land use appropriateness are considered matters of City policy to be determined by City officials. Prior to conducting a formal review of various site details, it is considered appropriate to gain a general understanding from the Planning Commission and City Council as to the acceptability of the proposed use. Review of project details will be determined at such time when detailed plans are submitted for staff review. 2 Page 9 Square Feet Percent of Total Pool Table Furniture, Spa/ Bath and Showroom 7,000 30 Woodworking Production Area 7,000 30 Pool Table Warehouse/ Storage Area 6,000 25 Office and Storage Area 3,700 15 TOTAL 23,700 NOTE: 3,000 square feet devoted to outdoor display of pools and spas. As indicated above, more than one -half of the proposed recreational store is to be devoted to storage and /or production. Additionally, 3,000 square feet of outdoor display area has been proposed. Of specific issue is whether the proposed use is in fact consistent with the intent of the City's Rice Street Development Guide, or would more appropriately exist in an alternative location. City Policy. Decisions regarding land use appropriateness are considered matters of City policy to be determined by City officials. Prior to conducting a formal review of various site details, it is considered appropriate to gain a general understanding from the Planning Commission and City Council as to the acceptability of the proposed use. Review of project details will be determined at such time when detailed plans are submitted for staff review. 2 Page 9