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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 12, 1999 She advised that commercial use would be difficult to develop. The potential uses in General Business could cause more of a problem to the clinic that Light Industrial. Ms. Deb Lawrence, a representative from HealthPartners, came forward and stated that she understands development is important to the City. She stated development is also important to the clinic. When the site was chosen, the property was zoned General Business. The clinic had a high standard of criteria to base their site on. The criteria included visibility, traffic, and zoning. She stated she was unaware a zoning change in the Comprehensive Plan would happen. She asked the Council deny the request for a rezone. Mr. Pat Courneya, President of North Suburban Family Physicians, stated he appreciates the time the Council has given them for this discussion. Lino Lakes is in the middle of a very challenging and exciting time. He stated that when the clinic moved to its current location, consideration regarding visibility and the perception of its patients was given. It was envisioned that the clinic would be in the middle of a business park. Being next to light industrial do perception. There are many different types of light industrial uses, some He added that the clinic's patients have the right to come to a place is safe be safe. He asked the Council deny the request for a rezone. t with that e bad fumes. erceived to Mr. Fritz Johnson, President of the Chamber of Commerce, stated thee is the perception that the clinic being next to a light industrial zone would not be acti e to patients. The proposed buildings are very attractive. He stated he does not heli: e that is an issue. He stated that he occupies one of Mr. Fogerty's buildings d they acre v y nice. He stated that he supports the rezone. The project would create a 37% i cr se n property tax revenue which would go a long way in achieving the desired % bash Mr. -Fogerty's buildings have quality occupants and can attract companies tha lY s « y approximately 200 people. Some of the best opportunities come t tgh' . He asked the Council to approve the rezone because it will benefit the City, dim "1levelo ent. Mr. Curt Martinson .resentative for Fogerty Investments, stated the planned development is a good transition lie stated it will be a benefit to Lino Lakes and is a natural stepping stone. He stated that prior t r. Fogerty's request, he believed that the Comprehensive Plan called for Light Industrial on that property. The City put the property in a TIF District. Mr. Fogerty has made every attempt to resolve the clinic's and City's concerns. Mr. Martinson continued stating the traffic concern as been resolved because the shared access has been eliminated. Mr. Fogerty is willing to reduce any perceived noise by landscaping and a fence. The design of the buildings call for the front to focus towards the boundary. All the truck traffic will be on the inside of the lot. The parking lot will be between the front of building C and the clinic. He added that it is quite apparent that the property was meant to be Light Industrial in the long term. The plan has been supported by the Planning and Zoning Board. The project has been designed to eliminate the concerns of the clinic. He stated the existing projects of Mr. Fogerty's speak for themselves. The project would create over 300 jobs and generate $170,000 in real estate taxes. He asked the Council for their support. 15