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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 22, 2015 reported that that is correct and he is having plans redrawn to improve and add more detail to the aesthetics. Montour asked about Outlot A. Johnson reported that the Taco John's property has an easement over the property in question for parking. Therefore, the thought was to work with the ownership of Taco John's, create an outlot on which a strip mall could be developed and relocate Taco John's in that facility. Fischer asked if there was any concern on the part of the Fire Department relative to building height. The City Administrator reported that the Fire Marshal has reviewed the plans and has no concerns given that the building will be fully sprinkled. The Administrator indicated that the plans will be presented to the Fire Department for review. McGraw noted the high limitation in the R-3 District and questioned why there was no limitation in PUD. The City Administrator reported that that limitation was put in place before the City had a ladder truck. He also noted that the limitation existed for a long time, prior to the requirements for installing sprinkler systems. The City Planner indicated that he only mentioned the R-3 District limitation for comparison purposes and not as a suggestion that the height proposed was good or bad. Johnson indicated that the building will be fully sprinkled and that a couple of fire hydrants will be installed on the site. Johnson indicated that they hope to come back before the Council next month to get final approvals and will have more detailed information at that time. He indicated that the hope is to be under construction by the end of June or beginning of July. There was no one present wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by Montour, seconded by Fischer, the public hearing was closed. McGraw asked if the quality of materials would be similar to Hearth's other projects. Johnson replied that they would. McGraw also asked about the Rice Street driveway access and what impact the realignment of Rice Street might have on that access. The City Administrator reported that this issue was discussed and the potential for medians along Rice Street as part of the realignment process. The Administrator noted that given the potential negative impact on Little Canada businesses along Rice Street, the City's position is to not support the installation of medians in this area on either Rice Street or Country Drive. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 13