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• • COUNCIL MINUTES April 13, 1998 against the Zoning Ordinance amendment that allowed financial institutions as a "permitted" use rather than a Conditional Use Permit. Council Member Bergeson wondered if there was any way to change that. Ms. Wyland stated that it would require a public hearing to change the Code, and the Planning and Zoning Board has every intention of approving, whether it be "permitted" or "conditional." Mayor Sullivan was concerned that this could become an issue if the Council did not approve. Mr. Wessel encouraged the Council to approve because this would be very good for the community. Council Member Lyden stated that although he did appreciate the setback, he wondered if it was enough. He also stated that it was very difficult to approve the request without a comprehensive view of the whole Apollo Street project, explaining they are unable to guarantee that the roads will line up without knowing what is going to be built on the east side of Lake Drive. Mr. Wessel agreed that the connection with Lake Drive is key; however, Apollo Drive is more than just a line on a map, the location has been set. Council Member Lyden explained that the map was a micro scale and because of that it was very difficult to see how everything would be laid out. He believed that there was a convenience store going in and asked how they could determine the best location for these businesses if they were still unsure of what will be going in across the street. Mr. Wessel verified that a convenience store is going in and stated the debate was Lilac Street being closed down, which they did look at first and worked their way north. He believed that they were looking at the "big picture." Council Member Neal asked about the two homes on the land where Apollo Drive will be extended and if the City was buying them. Mr. Ahrens explained that the extension of Apollo Drive does go through two homes and they have been meeting with those homeowners. An appraiser and relocation company working on it. Council Member Neal asked if the homeowners planned on having their homes relocated. Mr. Ahrens said that they had not looked into that option but they would not rule that out. Council Member Neal said that if the homeowners preferred to have their homes moved they should let them. He asked what relocation company was being used and stated he preferred that they be investigated. Mr. Wessel stated that the company was Conworth. Mayor Sullivan asked Mr. Ahrens to look into the option of relocating their homes. Council Member Lyden asked if the setback requirement was the same for the convenience store as the bank. Mr. Wessel indicated it was not. Mayor Sullivan stated that she would appreciate them working with the Town Center Committee on this plan and the Environmental Board for landscaping options.