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I I I Council Meeting Minutes January 25,2000 Page 6 Council Business. continued Larson feels the building's exterior design looks very outdated, and asked if the project could be constructed without a third f100r. Houwman said the third floor provides the economic feasibility of the project Samuelson asked if any exterior or interior modifications will be performed on the existing building. Houwman said the only modifications scheduled for the existing building are perimeter curbing, construction of the garages, and parking lot striping. Moore-Sykes agreed the building's plans appear dated and institutional, and asked if other designs are being considered. Houwman confirmed that at this time there are no other building plans being proposed. Fulton asked the anticipated rental rates for these units. Being the owner, Mir Ali, is not in attendance, Houwman is unaware of what the proposed rental rates would be. Hoffman asked if the applicant performed a market analysis to determine the project's feasibility and the apartment unit composition. Houwman said the Owner requested a design of mainly two and three bedroom units, and this is the only property currently owned by the applicant Fulton asked if consideration was made to constructing an owner-occupied condominium, town home, or co-op facility. Houwman said the owner prefers the project remain rental. Hoffman does not feel she has received adequate information to make a determination, and would like opportunity to speak with the applicant Moore-Sykes agreed and asked if it would be feasible to request an extension to provide Council opportunity to speak with the applicant City Attorney Charlie LeFevere explained the City is required to act within 60 days after receipt of an application or provide an extension if notice is given to the applicant Teague confirmed the application process is at 30 days, and there appears to be ample time to speak with the applicant. Larson agrees there are many unanswered questions, and believes continuation of this item should be placed on the February 8, 2000, Council meeting agenda. Hoffman requested the owner's presence at the February 8th meeting. Gunderman believes the application should be denied based on its negative impact Motion by Samuelson, seconded by Hoffman, to CONTINUE VN-326, NC-116 AND LP-360 TO THE FEBRUARY 8, 2000, COUNCIL MEETING. 5 Ayes ~ 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Laurie McDaniel, 232 Kimberly Dr., said the percentage of children from multiple family rental units attending Bel Air School exceeds 50%. Bel Air is overcrowded and cannot handle the needs of its current students, and there are many families considering transferring out of this school because of these issues. Larson noted that City staff will meet with the Mounds View School District Superintendent to discuss these issues. Community Development Special ist Rosalyn Scaff presented for consideration authorization for the McComb Group to conduct a market analysis of Brighton Village Shopping Center and adjacent retail areas. The Economic Development Commission and staff believe this analysis would assist in responding to the recent departure of Lunds Grocery, direct redevelopment uses, encourage potential tenants, and ensure a sound future for the area. Council Business Non-conforming Use Permit for Apartment Building construction at 219 Old Hwy 8 NW Report 00.031 Brighton Village Shopping Center Market Analysis Report 00-032