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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION April 5, 1990 it was possible that Howe would have asked the City for assistance in bringing utilities into the site. Esterbrooks felt there was less risk to the City with an industrial project than a single- family one. Bendel stated that he would welcome EMC into the City, but questioned why it was necessary to entice EMC into the City at the taxpayers' expense. Esterbrooks pointed out that light - industrial projects are exactly what the Legislature believes TIF assistance should be used for. Bendel stated that it is because TIF has been misused that tougher restrictions are being put in place. Bendel stated that when there is another project for a site that does not need TIF assistance, he questioned why the City should be compelled to give TIF to this project. Bendel pointed out that the City has a high percentage of land occupied by residential development and cannot compete with another city with more vacant land. Tom Balyk pointed out that there are other cities offering EMC TIF and other incentives to locate in their cities, however, EMC would like to locate on the Greiman site, if possible. Drabik asked the effect of the development on the trees. The City Planner stated that he has not seen the site plans as yet, but reported that at full development of 260,000 square feet plus the necessary parking area, the proposal would take up approximately 11 of the 25 acres. Balyk reported that as many trees on the site would be preserved as possible. Costa felt the site was the only prime piece of land left in the City and stated that he would be happy to see TIF assistance given to EMC if they were to develop in the Centerville Road area. Drabik stated that she has looked at the site and the area and agreed that given the adjacent freeways and surrounding development, the site was not a good residential area. Drabik stated that she could see the property developed as Light Industrial. Page 12