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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 27, 2000 Page 8 1 Additionally, Hillcrest has provided information regarding traffic flow and patterns. DSU 2 has asked that a traffic study be completed and brought forward. 3 Mr. Shardlow said that with respect to project signage, Hillcrest was not in a position to 4 provide information regarding signage because tenants have not been retained at this 5 point. In the future, however, this issue will be addressed. 6 Mr. Shardlow noted that water quality is a significant issue in the community. Hillcrest 7 has taken some steps towards remedying this situation, at least as far as Hillcrest's 8 responsibility is concerned. Again, Hillcrest intends on reviewing the situation and 9 complying with the requirements or exceeding the requirements as imposed by the 10 authorities. 11 Mr. Shardlow pointed the Council's attention to Page 122 of the Agenda Packets, wherein 12 there were 12 recommendations as provided by DSU. It was his understanding that the 13 Planning Commission voted to approve said recommendations at their June 20, 2000 14 meeting. 0 - Both Cavanaugh and Thuesen noted concerns regarding the differences between 16 warehouse/manufacturing space as opposed to an office high-tech space as it relates to a 17 final outcome of Apache Plaza.. 18 Cavanaugh expressed his opinion that the preliminary plan noted was not in a-form that 19 articulated the expectations of-the Council. 20 Mr. Bergstrom approached the Council and explained the Planning Commission's view 21 and understanding on the issue. 22 Cavanaugh noted that the issues raised in the meeting are critical in the final planning 23 stages. 24 Thuesen expressed his agreement that the Council must be cautious about the types of 25 businesses that are retained as tenants for Apache Plaza, either on a temporary or 26 permanent basis. 27 Mr. Shardlow explained that some of the concerns and issues needed to be raised and 28 discussed with the applicant (Hillcrest Development). Mr. Shardlow continued by stating 29 that it is his opinion that Hillcrest Development has proven itself to be honest and upfront 30 about plans and expectations. It would be Mr. Shardlow's advice to discuss some of the issues with the applicant.