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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 23, 2013 redevelopment project. The Planner indicated that Bordsen originally proposed parking and drive aisles on gravel surface. Staff has recommended that all parking and drive aisles be paved, as required by Code. However, staff is recommending that the requirement for concrete curb and gutter be waived given the long -term plan to redevelop these sites. The Planner noted that the Planning Commission was in support of staffs recommendation as well as allowing for some parking for 2968 Rice Street to occur on the 2962 site. The Planning Commission requested that Bordsen submit the revised site plan. Blesener asked if the revised site plan submitted meets the Code relative to parking requirements. The City Planner noted that there is no scale on the plan and that visually it looks tight. The Planner pointed out that all parking and drive aisles must be paved, and any turning movements, etc. would have to occur on paved surface. Bordsen reviewed the proposed paving and suggested changing the parking spaces to angled parking would make the plan work better. He indicated that there is adequate room on the sites to expand the paving, if necessary. Blesener suggested that the City Planner review the plan in detail to make sure it meets the Code. Bordsen stated that he can adjust the plan, and noted that he is trying to keep the amount of paving down given the potential for redevelopment of these sites. He indicated that both parcels are 700 feet deep and there is room to add paved parking. Bordsen stated that it is his hope that when this area redevelops that a road improvement be brought in from behind the strip mall. He reviewed how that road system would work while minimizing traffic onto Rice Street. Bordsen stated that he needs to rent out these properties in order to defer his costs until the property can be redeveloped. He also reviewed the improvements he plans to make to the various buildings as well as the fact that he will bring sewer and water into the back of the 2968 Rice Street site in order to add bathroom facilities in the back building. McGraw asked about Pre -Wire parking on the 2968 Rice Street site. Steve Hugdahl, Pre -Wire, reported that they are currently paying the owner of 2968 Rice Street for parking, although parking on that site is not necessary for their business. Hugdahl explained that due to insurance issues most employees are no longer bringing work vehicles home, but will have the ability to earn that privilege through the completion of a safety program. McGraw asked how Pre -Wire employees access the 2962 site. Hugdahl reported that employees drive into the parking area on the 2962 site from Rice Street, and then exit with their work vehicles through Pre - Wire's easement to Rice Street. He indicated that there will be no permanent traffic between the 2962 and 2948 Rice Street sites. 4