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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION April 5, 1990 talked about the area in vague terms, identifying the mini - warehouse project and noting that the property is zoned R -1 and is largely vacant. The Planner reported that a few years ago the City did a Development District Plan, and at that time the City considered the possible use of the area as commercial and included the potential for TIF use. However, the property was not rezoned since the Council took the position that it would respond to a development proposal for the site when one was presented. Garske asked about the impact the EMC proposal will have on traffic on Edgerton or Rice Street. The Planner pointed out that County Road B is identified as a collector street, however, the City has not been in contact with the County to determine their plans for the street. DeLonais asked the zoning in the area. The Planner replied that the majority of the area is zoned business or commercial. The Administrator pointed out that there are some single - family sites to the south, however, these are non - conforming uses. Drabik asked if the EMC request for TIF would be feasible after the Legislative changes go into effect. The Administrator reported that the City's bond counsel has indicated that the project is doable even after the Legislative changes go into effect, however, the safest way to proceed would be to get the proposal into effect prior to May 1st. DeLonais asked if Gordie Howe had asked for TIF assistance for his project. The Administrator replied that he had not, but pointed out that the Gordie Howe project was only at the concept stage, there was no purchase agreement in place on the property, and no assurances that the project would proceed. Esterbrooks reported that the single - family market in the price range proposed by Mr. Howe was sketchy at this time. Esterbrooks pointed out that he did not know what Mr. Howe's plans were for infrastructure, however, Page 11