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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 13, 2014 identified a number of code deficiencies on the building at that time. The current Public Works Garage consists of 7,000 square feet, and the 2000 needs study said that I0,200 square feet was necessary. The Administrator pointed out that the 2000 needs study did not factor in including the Parks Department in the building nor bringing all the City's public works and parks storage needs under one roof. In addition to the existing Public Works Garage at 7,000 square feet, the Parks Department has 4,000 square feet, and the former Roseville Plumbing site is also being used for public works storage. The Administrator again provided a breakdown of the square footage of the proposed Public Works /Parks Facility which totals 26,070 square feet. That building consists of about 18,000 square feet of storage area, plus a vehicle maintenance area, wash bay, drive - through land, and small equipment storage area. Barraclough asked about the loss of tax revenue on 2858 Centerville Road. The Administrator indicated that he was not sure what the property taxes had been on that property, but estimated $25,000 of which the City receives only a portion. He noted that the existing Public Works Garage would be sold and put back on the tax rolls. The Administrator also indicated that Roseville Plumbing will eventually be a part of a redevelopment project in this area and will be back on the tax rolls. The Administrator reported that the total estimated cost of the Public Works /Parks Facility is $4 million including land. He noted that a couple of years ago the D & T Trucking site was on the market for $4 million. That facility was mentioned as a possible location for Public Works and Parks; however, the layout of the building was not as efficient as what is being proposed. Also, the D & T Trucking building had 7,000 square feet of office space which is more than needed by the City for this use. The Administrator indicated that the new Public Works/Parks Facility as designed will provide for the City's needs far into the future. He also noted that a Design Review Committee has been in place developing the site and building plan proposals. Schwalbach noted that the action before the Commission this evening is to determine whether or not the rezoning proposal meets the criteria under the Code for a rezoning. The Planner replied that that is correct. Fischer asked if the Commission would review the project proposal or if that review is not necessary provided the project meets the Code. The Administrator indicated that there may be a need to process a Conditional Use Permit for the storage bins. The Administrator reported that the architect for the project has been told that the project must comply with Code and there can be no variance requests. - 7 - 7