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Planning Commission Meeting June 19, 2001 Page 13 1 Mr. Rapp indicated that it was rare that something like that would happen where the city 2 would directly finance a parking facility. 3 . 4 Mr. Rapp stated that in the Corporate Campus example that was shown tonight, the 5 parking provides the opportunity to get more d_ensity on.the rest of-the development 6 which, ultimately, helps numbers. 7 8 Mr. Prosser added that building a ramp is a tax-increment eligible expense. He added 9 that, in many cases, it is a really good way to increase the density. 10 11 Commissioner Hanson asked who he sees as the potential buyer of the Apache Plaza 12 Mall, and will it end up being the City? Mr. Prosser stated that he hoped that the City 13 would not end up buying the'Plaza, and demolishing the existing structure. He added 14 that, typically, the developer undertakes that effort. 15 16 Commissioner Thomas indicated that energy-efficiency could be something to evaluate 17 with regard to the framework of the Redevelopment of the Northwest Quadrant. Mr. 18 Prosser indicated it would be appropriate to include in the framework, and the amount of 19 weight that is placed on energy-efficiency in the final stages is determined by the City 20 Staff, as is true with all of the other components in the framework. 21 22 Commissioner Hanson asked if the City has looked into whether, or not, they can support 23 another two thousand new residents.- Mr. Prosser stated that they could determine that as 24 they go along, but that the people themselves are not the big impact. He identified 25 shopping centers and the other areas of compact development as having the greatest 26 impact on the City. 27 28 Chair Melsha asked where they go from here. Mr. Rapp stated that they will provide the 29 Commission with a packet filled with various details, answering questions that were 30 mentioned tonight. 31 32 The Planning Commission thanked all three gentlemen for their information. 33 34 V. COMMITTEE REPORTS. 35 10.1 Update from Antenna Ordinance Subcommittee- Chair Melsha. 36 Chair Melsha stated that he proposed a re-draft of the proposed Antenna Ordinance. He 37 indicated that they would have a draft of the Ordinance at the next meeting for the entire 38 Commission to evaluate. 39 40 10.2 Update from Housing Code Subcommittee. 41 Commissioner Hanson stated that they met last Thursday afternoon. He indicated that they read 42 through several documents that they received, regarding point-of-sale. They determined that 43 perhaps they hire an Enforcement Officer. 44