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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 7, 2011 APPROVED 134 The mayor suggested that a discussion about that possibility would be allowed. He asked 135 for an explanation about what is different about this proposal from those rejected in the 136 past? Ms. Divine responded that the project is somewhat smaller than the previous but 137 actually there is not much difference in proposals; she added that the council heard pros 138 and cons from the neighborhood about the project in past discussions and that's to be 139 expected. The mayor suggested that the idea of the site being commercial probably isn't 140 the problem but there seems to be concern about the type of projects they've seen 141 proposed. 142 143 The council heard more about what other development could be seen in the area and how 144 it could come on line; the market dictates a kind of grow as you go process at the current 145 time. 146 147 The developer suggested that they would like to be able to solidify their plans and bring 148 them through the city process for site planning and they'd like to know the council's 149 opinion. The mayor remarked that the proposal seems very similar to the last one the 150 council saw for the site and that was deemed undesirable. He recognizes the site is a 151 good one for a grocery but isn't certain that this plan couldn't get better; it concerns him 152 that the store would be so close to the residential area and that it includes no 153 improvement for the 49 Club property. Another council member added that he has some 154 concerns about the box architecture and other elements so he isn't in a strong support 155 position at this time. 156 157 Staff noted that site planning would be key for this development; staff will continue to 158 work with the developer and report back. 159 160 4. Otter Lake Road extension request- Economic Development Coordinator 161 Divine introduced Bruce Miller, owner and proposed developer of the property on the 162 northeast quadrant of the intersection of I35E and County Road 14, as well as Bill 163 Griffith who is assisting Mr. Miller. The project proposed is a fast food restaurant for 164 which both roadway and utilities would be required. 165 166 Mr. Miller, MFC Properties Corporation, introduced his company that has been in 167 business for 38 years and that manages office, retail and medical office facilities. They 168 have experience in growing areas and in phased development. At the site in question, the 169 company owns 18 acres. It is an area that has been planned for growth for some time and 170 more so now that the interchange improvements are underway. Mr. Miller reviewed the 171 site plan before the council noting that they are ready to submit their plat for approval if 172 they can get an Otter Lake Road extension. The question he brings to the city is how the 173 necessary road work can be achieved. 174 175 Mr. Griffith added the company has set objectives for the site and if those can be met, 176 they're comfortable they can make the financing work. The question is being posed as to 177 how far the roadway should go? Their plans for call 330 feet of roadway only to 178 accommodate the first development—incremental building is really the name of the game 4