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• • • Planning & Zoning Board June 11, 1997 Page 15 Acting Chair Johnson called a break at 8:55 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:03 p.m. D. Boe Ornamental, 484 Lilac, Site Plan Review Ms. Wyland stated that Boe Ornamental is requesting a site plan review to construct a office /warehouse /manufacturing building. The building will consist of 6,376 square feet of office space and 18,002 square feet of warehouse /manufacturing space. The site is located on Lilac immediately adjacent to their existing building. The property is zoned General Industrial with the Apollo Business Park located to the south. Ms. Wyland stated that the City is working on a feasibility report for the extension of sewer and water services on Lilac. If the utilities are not extended, construction of this project will be delayed. The street right -of -way next to this property was vacated by the City Council at the last Council meeting in anticipation of this application. The additional property that Boe Ornamental will receive will be used for on -site parking. Staff is recommending approval with the stated conditions in the staff report. It is also recommended that two to four parking stalls be eliminated at the east access. The applicant has agreed, and there will be adequate parking meeting code requirements. Mr. Wessel stated that Boe Ornamental has been a valued business in the community for 15 years. The Economic Development Board supports this project. It will provide leasing space for new businesses and a Tong -term upgrade for their own business as Boe continues to expand. The application has been submitted without requesting tax increment financing (TIF) assistance. Mr. Dunn asked if the building design blends well with the development on Apollo Drive so that it is compatible with the area. Mr. Wessel answered, yes. The exterior will be an architectural treatment of concrete block and will fit well with the Apollo Business Park. It also will upgrade the visibility and quality of development on Lilac Street. Mr. Dunn asked the status of the water and sewer extension. Mr. Ahrens stated that at the last Council meeting the feasibility report for the sewer and water extension from Fourth Avenue to Lilac Street to Apollo Drive was accepted. A public hearing is scheduled for July 14, 1997. A meeting will be held with property owners to review the report and answer questions. It is his hope that the project will be ordered and the improvement completed this year.