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3 Mr. Tucci said that Oppidan’s argument will be that they are bringing added dollars that are not there today. They will generate those dollars and they’ll be asking that the city and county reinvest those dollars in infrastructure in development that unlocks development on this corridor. Mr. Salzman said it’s speculation and this is not a good time to speculate and plan on development happening. Mr. Grochala said the financing would not be based on peripheral development, but only on the increment brought in by that store. If that store gets built, that’s the cash flow. The risk is if the store’s value doesn’t hold. But a minimum assessment agreement would require that the value of the store not fall below a set value until the TIF obligations were met. Everything would hinge on the issuance of a building permit. Worst case scenario is that the developer defaults and the city would have to levy. However, special assessments always get paid ultimately, but the question is how the bonds are paid in the interim. That’s why the city would only base this on the value of the grocery, not any development that has not occurred. Mr. Tucci said a lender will be involved. Lenders are underwriting tightly and will keep taxes current. Roads and infrastructure will go in concurrently. Mr. Salzman said he likes the plans, and if the city had money for it, he’d support it. Ms. Keller moved to send EDAC’s recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Stranik seconded the motion. Motion passed with Mr. Salzman voting nay. PROPOSED COMMERCIAL ZONING CHANGES Ms. Divine reported that city staff was reviewing the city’s zoning ordinances and updating them to reflect changes in the draft Comprehensive Plan. One new zoning category is being considered after completion of EDAC’s Redevelopment Task Force report because certain commercial properties north of Main Street that were previously guided for residential and commercial, will not have available municipal services in the foreseeable future. The new Comp Plan guides these areas for commercial. The proposed category called “Existing Business-Future Services District” would allow for reasonable continuation and /or expansion of existing commercial businesses that were established in accordance with official controls in effect at the time. The city requires that all new commercial areas have municipal services available to them. Because that is unlikely on these properties, this proposed ordinance brings them into conformity without having services available. P&Z reviewed this and will have further discussion. Mr. Salzman would like compare this draft with the General Business zoning. He asked to table until further information was available. OUTDOOR STORAGE CODE ENFORCEMENT Mr. Grochala stated that a truss manufacturer is leasing space in the Apollo Business Park and storing trusses outdoors. In that specific location outdoor storage is not allowed because they are not adjacent to residential property and technically abutting 35W. Exterior storage is really a property value issue and its impact on neighboring businesses and residential areas. The city initiated an enforcement action and has had numerous discussions with the users. The council is not interested in pursuing any changes in the current zoning ordinance to allow outside storage in these areas. There are areas in the city where they could locate outdoor storage. The city should not have to change its rules due to a bad business decision by a company. Ms. Keller asked if they could be allowed to put up an accessory shed to keep them under cover and out of sight. Mr. Grochala said they could add on to the building, but not an accessory structure. Mr. Salzman said a berm screens the trusses from neighboring homes, but not 35W. Mr. Stranik said it is