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Invite several of the larger commercial and church landowners to have a discussion regarding where their company or church will be in ten years and if they see an opportunity for growth or development. Proposed by Delaune. • Several properties by the USF Dugan property could be a major source of commercial or industrial development and future expansion, an opportunity to get a denser use of the area. Proposed by Sculthorp. • The area near the USF Dugan site is also a great opportunity for a park, which would be a huge addition for an area that lacks parks and green space. Proposed by Harreld. Nelson indicated that if the Commission members have any further suggestions that they should be forwarded to Fernelius or Black. Black indicated that staff will keep the Commission informed. Miscellaneous Developments Brighton Village Black reported that Kraus-Anderson has approached the City with a new preliminary site plan that includes a fitness center in the southeastern portion of the property, a possible medical clinic, and same retail in the southwest corner. The developer is not asking for any financial assistance from the City; however they will he requesting a variance for parking and a variance from the thirty-foot setback requirement. Fernelius stated that the current site plan would require extraordinary approvals from the Planning Commission and Council. Staff expressed disappointment that there is so little retail and that each time the developer brings in a new site plan retail space decreases. Kraus-Anderson would like to go before the Planning Commission this April and s on breaking ground this spring. Nelson inquired how Kraus-Anderson will meet all of their parking requirements, especially if additional retail is brought in. Fernelius replied that they have a shared parking agreement with the bank and Champps. Delaune inquired if the City can request that K-A do a site plan that includes the bank and Sinclair to show what the area could look like for future development, so the sites will not need to be retrofitted into the development at a later date. )~ernelius stated that staff has strongly suggested that the developers create a site plan that includes the entire site because of parking; however K-A has been reluctant to do it. Delaune asked if the City is in the position to state that the approval of their current site plan relies on them doing an overall plan 1'or the site. Stang suggested that because the developer is not asking for assistance, the City can not tell them what to do with the property and Kraus-Anderson can't project what will happen in ten years to the other properties. Black added that Kraus-Anderson will most likely not purchase the other properties for redevelopment. Stang stated that he understands the area has been difficult to develop and hoes that with the ltness center it will pull additional retail to the area. Black noted that the site plan does not address pedestrian access and landscaping, however they will be added to future site plans. Kaufhold inquired ifthe frontage road could be incorporated into the site. Black replied that the Council adopted guidelines in 2001 to move the road; however Kraus-Anderson rejected those guidelines as too expensive to implement. ailroad W e and Team Track ack reported that Cstes has not yet closed on the USF Dugan site, but is still committed to working with the City. The railroad may not make a firm commitment until the City has this property and the properties in the Northwest Quadrant under its control. The City is still identifying possible locations for Ferrellgas; all of the Page 2 of 4