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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes • October 19, 1999 Page 4 1 Melsha was concerned about power or telephone lines in the back of the property, which would 2 interfere with trucks accessing the property for construction of the new garage. Mr. Kittelson 3 stated that he is not aware of any such lines that would cause interference. 4 Bergstrom believed the Kittelsons' optimal course of action would be to consider the Commis- 5 sion's suggestions and concerns regarding the plans, and to return to the Commission with a site 6 plan. 7 Mr. Kittelson confirmed that he would consult with Ms. Moore-Sykes in developing a site plan 8 to present to the Commission at the November 16, 1999 meeting. Bergstrom explained that the 9 Commission would vote on the plan based on the depiction submitted at that meeting. 10 Bergstrom thanked Mr. and Mrs. Kittelson for presenting a concept review and appearing before 11 the Commission. 12 B. Dick Krier: Follow-Up Report for St. Anthony ShoppingCenter. 13 Bergstrom welcomed Mr. Dick Krier and invited him to address the Commission. Mr. Krier began by stating that, nine months ago, the project for revitalizing St. Anthony Shop- 15 ping Center began from the vision adopted by the Planning Commission and the City Council. 16 The plan had been reviewed and revised several times and a final plan was adopted. Mr. Krier 17 reviewed that a primary condition of the project was a central green space, but other suggestions 18 included a bus stop and community space. 19 As a result, an illustrative development plan was prepared, and Mr. Krier distributed a copy of 20 the plan to the Commission for review. Mr. Krier pointed the Commission's attention to the 21 large common green area, bus stop area, and entrances to the Center. Mr. Krier said the project 22 is progressing as planned and discussions have been continuing with the developer for a 23 commitment regarding an indoor community space. Mr. Krier affirmed that the developers have 24 been cooperative in working within the City's vision for the property, and that construction is 25 planned to begin in Spring 2000. 26 Mr. Krier suggested that the Commission consider the possibility of office space for the Center. 27 He stated that office buildings are generally beneficial in a community, but could be of particular 28 interest to St. Anthony due to the limited amount of current office space. 29 Hanson requested an update about a meeting Mr. Krier attended last week regarding the St. 30 Anthony Shopping Center. Mr. Krier said that there have been a series of meetings and the pre- 31 sented illustrative plan is the result of those meetings. 0 Hanson inquired about the funding for the green space of the Center. Mr. Krier said that funding 33 has been acquired, but elaborated that some of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds will be 34 used as well as some funding from the developer.