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I I I Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 1993 Page 14 Council Business. continued Rebelein feels the audience has raised questions regarding the amount of interaction among the businesses and patrons. She wondered if these statements could be documented. Benke noted the client survey presented by a tenant. Mattila said staff could ask for expert advise to determine the marketability of the area. Benke said additional information is needed, but does not feel an expensive traffic study should be performed. Mattila said a marketing study would review the center and commercial hub to analyze what uses would be viable. Mattila said this information could be available for Council review by the end of February. Benke said Council will discuss the Silver lake Road Reconstruction Project on February 9, and suggested the Church proposal be brought back to Council on February 23. Benke feels discussion is needed between the church and tenants regarding specific and viable proposals. This information should available for Council review before February 23. larson will not be attendance on February 23 prefers to be able to vote on the decision. Benke asked if the applicant can postpone the decision to March 9. LeFevere noted that a special use permit requires a 4/5 vote. The applicant noted willingness to waive the time constraints in the City Code. The audience members nodded agreement to the postponement. Williams said because the Church waived the time constraints and the action requires a 4/5 vote, he suggested deferral to March 9. Mr. Dueck asked the church be advised on the outcome of the studies. leFevere recommends that copies of the studies be sent to Council, applicant and other interested parties. Benke requested the following study areas: assessment of traffic impact, review of five case studies, technical review of interaction and liability of the commercial mix and potential impacts it might have. Williams requested the following: negative and positive impacts of the church upon the businesses, documentation of the 107% increase in commercial activity, traffic impact on businesses, where businesses will be relocated, physical layout of the center, and outdoor play areas. leFevere requested the accreditation needs for recreation. Benke said it would be helpful if the Church could outline the conditions in which the school plans to use park facilities. Mr. Dueck confirmed that the church does not plan to perform major structural work that inhibits conversion back into a shopping center. Council Busines~ Church Upon the Rock Special Permit Report 93-021