Laserfiche WebLink
iVIINTJ7'�� Og+'�.'�+ . <br /> O�t�NO CYT�' �OUNC�]L MEE'�'�'iVG <br /> 1V.[onday, September 25,2006 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.�n. <br /> (6. #06-3212 HE114'PEZ P80PERTIES, OUTLOT A STONEB.4Y(NW CORNER OF T3�ILL0T� <br /> DRIV�NORTHAND,F.d"XGHW�tdY 12), Conti�zu.ed) <br /> Muiphy stated the issues are whetlier the Council is going to vote in favor of a con7preheiisive plan <br /> ainendment and whether this is going to be a development that is unique to the other retail develo�ments <br /> in Long Lake. Murphy stated he has concerns with the retail portion of this develo�rnent given the <br /> number of other retail buildings that have been constructed in the past couple of years in tlie area and the <br /> large amouiit of vacant s�ace still remaining in those buildings, <br /> Wrede stated in iheir opinion the retail component is critical to rriaking the of�ce coinponent viable. <br /> Wrede�ointed out that a large nuinUer of residents in the Stonebay development at the Planning F <br /> Cornmission meeting expressed an interest in the retail component and that they are attempting to design <br /> a development tliat would be pedestrian friendly. � ' • . <br /> , <br /> Sansevere stated he thought it was inade clear at tlle work session and the previous city council ineeting <br /> that the Council does not feel retail at this site is a good chozce, <br /> McMillan stated she had indicated at the Iast couiicil meeting that the eight retail bays should be reduced <br /> to four retail bays. � � <br /> White stated the reason why the Council voted in favor of a Walgreens at this site was that Snyder Drug <br /> was not doing well economically at thai time. White indicated the Council is not necessarily ii1 favor of <br /> retail for this site and would prefer to keep all the retail in the same basic location. <br /> 5ansevere stated he is not in support of retail on this site. � <br /> Malin stated they are looking for a foxmal resolution from the Council on this inatter. <br /> Alex Young,MSB Comiizercial,stated lze is representiilg the developnient coill�any that is interesfied in <br /> constructing a medical building•,and that without the retail coniponent on the site,it is unlikely that they � <br /> would be interested in pursuing consixuction of the medical building. ' <br /> Murphy conimended the parties involved for their efforts at attempting to develop this site and that he <br /> would like to see the medical component�ursued. Murphy stated the Cities of Long Lake and Orono <br /> should focus their efforts at filling the cun ent retail buildings rather than constructing another retail <br /> building that may remain einpty for a period of tiine. <br /> Wrede inquired exactly what the City Council would be voting on tonight. <br /> Brokl stated the Council would be voting on the amendment to the comprehensi�t�e�lan. <br /> Wrede stated they are requesting at this time that the City Council eliminate the requirement for a . <br /> pharnlacy on this site. Wrede inquired whether the retail on this site is limited to the list that was <br /> developed by the Council and distriUuted at the last meeting. ' . <br /> Brokl stated that list was part of a Planned Unit Development,wlucli has since expired. Brokl stated a <br /> new list would need to be developed. <br /> Wrede inquired whether retail would Ue allowed on the site at a1L <br /> PAGE 3 of 14 • <br />