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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 15, 1999 Page 4 1 Bergstrom stated he did not have any concerns about Mr. Krier or a representative of the City 2 presenting the concept plans to the shopping center's developers. He added that it could be 3 indicated that the Commission envisions the highest and best use of this property, which 4 presumes that it will be completely modified. 5 6 Horst stated that the Town& Country creates a physical barrier between retail areas and the 7 Northgate property. Hanson stated the Town& Country might be amenable to altering their 8 entrance to the new facility to improve flow for the entire area. 9 10 Stille stated the Northgate property seems to be segregated from the rest of the community. He 11 added he would support the installation of a decorative fence along Kenzie Terrace to create a 12 visually aesthetic entrance to the community. He noted the area should be made more pedestrian 13 accessible. 14 15 Bergstrom reviewed a list of ideas for the shopping center from Tillman who was unable to 16 attend the meeting, including the creation of a designated area in the parking lot for a farmer's 17 market. Horst noted that such vendors are illegal in the City. 40 Bergstrom stated the Commission was at a consensus that the shopping center should be 20 maintained and expanded as a retail area with a central green space and connector trails, and 21 office space in the southernmost corner of the property. 22 23 Mr. Krier agreed to revise the concept plan accordingly for presentation at a public hearing to be 24 held at the Commission's July 20, 1999 meeting. Bergstrom noted he would be absent from that 25 meeting and Horst would act as chair. 26 27 Bergstrom asked for clarification with regard to Mr. Krier's reference to a change in Tax 28 Increment Financing(TIF). Mr. Krier stated the state legislature had recently made changes that 29 will affect the accumulation of tax increments for use in future redevelopment projects which 30 has reduced the City's TIF-gathering ability. 31 32 Bergstrom asked whether financing will be available for the shopping center's redevelopment 33 project. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the legislation has reduced the City's ability to use TIF money, 34 but funds generated previously are still available. She added she was unsure of the exact funds 35 available. 36 37 Hatch asked if the concept plans allowed for incorporation of interior public space. Mr. Krier 38 confirmed an atrium area would be included in plans for the retail center. Bergstrom stated the �39 Comprehensive Plan had noted the City's lack of green space and community gathering places. 41 2. Combination of Gibbs Properties and Declaration of Restrictions.