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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 14, 2007 PROPERTY - for the parcel of property the City owns on Twin Lake Blvd., specifically DEVELOPMENT the option for an assisted living facility. The Administrator reported that OPTIONS there were seven people present from the neighborhood, and a variety of opinions were expressed. While no one favored a townhome development, some favored single-family with driveway access directly to "Twin Lake Blvd. and others favored the assisted living concept that would have access to Bankers Drive. The Administrator indicated that the assisted living concept that was discussed would consist of approximately 40 to 45 units, one-story in height, and would disturb about one-third of the site. Under the single-fatnily option, there would be the potential of 10 to 12 single-family homes. The Administrator indicated that he informed the neighborhood that it was likely that the City would request proposals for all three options: single- family, townhouse, and assisted living. Once proposals are received, a meeting would be held with the neighborhood to review them. The Administrator indicated that he also discussed with the neighborhood current real estate market conditions, and that given these conditions, the City may wait until improvement occurs before requesting proposals. The Council discussed market conditions and felt while there was always a market for assisted living development; current conditions were not favorable for townhomes or single-family. Therefore, it would not be prudent to request proposals for all three options at this time. The consensus of the Council was to bring this matter back in late spring or early summer for additional consideration. The City Administrator pointed out that the City has completed the topography information on the site, as well as done a tree survey and soil testing. VALOR The City Administrator reviewed the history of the Valor Enterprise HAZARDOUS property relative to the City's revocation of Conditional Use Petmits BUILDING and non-renewal of Auto Repair and Auto Sales Licenses in September REPORT of 2006. The Administrator indicated that the property owner indicated in November of 2006 his intent to reply for the Conditional Use Permits and Licenses based on an improved business plan. At that point the City requested it be allowed to do a fire inspection of the property. Mr. Fred Sedaghat, owner of Valor Enterprises, refused the City access to the building. The City then obtained two administrative search warrants to inspect the building. The first inspection focused on fire codes, while the second focused on building and electrical codes. The City Administrator indicated that the inspectors were shocked at the building conditions which included fire, building, and electrical violations. It was also found that there was a person living in the building. The City Administrator