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• • COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 23, 1997 assess based on property value increase. He stated in this case, the City believes there will be at least a $2,000 increase to property values. Mr. Ahrens pointed out the vast majority of funding, about 90%, is coming from State Aid funds and the remaining 10% from assessment to Miller's South Glen and abutting property owners. Ms. Altstatt stated she thinks it is strange that the developer of Miller's South Glen offered to pay $2,000 per proposed lot and now abutting Ware Road residents are being assessed the same amount. Mr. Ahrens explained it was thought they should be the same amount. Mayor Landers commented on the impact to the assessment if the developer of Miller's South Glen had not volunteered to donate $2,000.00 per each lot towards the project. Marvin La Valle, representing 330 Birch Street which contains 1320 feet of frontage on the west side of Ware Road, stated he understands that as the property develops in the future, they will probably be charged $2,000 per new lot. He stated he supports this assessment and believes it is a good deal since it includes a new street, storm sewer, and trail. He commended City Staff for their work on this project, stated he has no objection, and urged the Council to proceed. Mr. La Valle noted the need to do more work on the ponding issue. Mayor Landers asked if the proposed $2,000 assessment for the roadway will remain at $2,000 for future lots. Mr. Ahrens stated it will increase as inflation increases but will not exceed the benefit to the property. There being no further public input, Mayor Landers requested a motion to close the public hearing. Council Member Kuether moved to close the public hearing at 7:20 P.M. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Bergeson explained that the next 60 days includes the comment period for residents to provide input. At the request of Mayor Landers, Mr. Ahrens reviewed the time schedule for this project. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REPORT, MARY KAY WYLAND Consideration of Site Plan Review, Boe Ornamental, 484 Lilac Street - Ms. Wyland explained that Boe Ornamental is requesting a site plan review to allow the construction of a 24,398 square foot office/warehouse/manufacturing building containing 6,376 square feet of two- story office space and 18,002 square feet for warehousing and manufacturing. The property is located on the south side of Lilac Street just west of 484 Lilac and the existing Boe Ornamental Building. The City is currently working on a feasibility report concerning the extension of sewer and water utilities down Lilac Street in this location. If utilities are not extended the proposed Boe Ornamental construction will most likely be delayed. Nits. Wyland noted the property is zoned General Industrial and located immediately north of the Apollo Business Park. The parcel is indicated as industrial in both the existing and proposed City Land Use Plan. The site contains approximately 1.44 acres which includes a portion or the recently vacated Industrial Boulevard. It was vacated in the anticipation of this request and with the understanding that the future