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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 14, 1994 property is masonry. DeLonais questioned that the soils were worse in this particular area. Stockness stated that he believed there were different pockets of soils in the area, and that one area could be worse than the next. Stockness pointed out that the first engineer's report recommended a full -depth cut of the poor soils, the cost of which would be in the $150,000 to $200,000 range. Stockness estimated the value of the property at $125,000. The second soils engineer recommended development of the property with an engineered steel building. Stockness presented the Commission with a picture of the type of building he is proposing, pointing out that it is not like a pole building. The entire building would be constructed of steel and he is proposing a masonry wainscoat on the front of the office area. Stockness reported that a steel building is more tolerant to movement than masonry. DeLonais asked about the 50% requirement. The Planner replied that the Ordinance requires that 50% of the total building fascade be masonry. Garske asked if anyone in the area, with the exception of Frank Frattalone, was in conformance with that provision. The Planner replied that the DeBace building on Country Drive and South Owasso Blvd. complies. Properties on the south side of South Owasso Blvd. are also in compliance. Knudsen asked if there was a lot of variance in the soils in the area. The City Planner reported that the area has not been tested to determine patterns. However, the City has reviewed soil reports for properties in the area as they have been done, and it seems there is a variance in soil conditions. Schletty asked why portions of the area were rezoned from I -1 to I -P. The City Planner replied that the I -P District was 3 Page 12