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HRA Minutes Page 3 September 20, 1994 1110 _ areas, kitchen setup, renovating and upgrading the air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, face lift for the front exterior, changes to the entrances, handicap access, bathrooms, etc. Bill Rubin summarized that the HRA's out-of-pocket expenses would be acquisition, demolition of one of the sites, rough site preparation, compaction, and parking area improvements. Chair Schuldt questioned whether or not the number of parking spaces proposed was sufficient for 80-100 seating capacity. Mark Kleckner stated that he was informed by the City Planner, Steve Ach, that 1 parking space was required for 4 restaurant seats. Therefore, the ordinance would require 20-25 parking spaces for seating of 80-100. Bill Rubin outlined options before the HRA: 1. Participate in the restaurant proposal - out of pocket expenditures would be required to acquire, demolish and prepare the site, and install a parking lot. 2. Acquire the second parcel for marketing at some point in the future for redevelopment. 3. Look at assembling all three parcels for redevelopment and hold • until the time is right for redevelopment 4. Do nothing Chair Schuldt questioned how Parcel 3 (Kuehn-Sommers property) would be affected if 10 feet were taken from the Sherburne County Abstract property to meet the parking requirements. Bill Rubin stated that the Cl zoning has no minimum lot requirement. He explained that possibly some type of internal lot split could be done to shift the 10 foot strip to Parcel 2. He noted that it may be necessary to obtain an appraisal to determine the value. Mark Kleckner stated there are no setback requirements in the Cl zone. He explained that on a 13,200 square foot parcel, 10 feet of green space could be used from the front and sides of the lot, 20 feet from the back, and still have room for a 9,000 square foot building (foundation size, single story). Mr. Kleckner noted that parking requirements need to be considered for Parcel 3 as well. He explained that it would be difficult to estimate a value for the 10 foot strip, given the wide range of values for commercial property in the City. However, he felt that if the HRA did not acquire Parcel 3, it is unlikely another property owner would be willing to part with the 10 feet. Commissioner Kropuenske questioned if the City would own the parking area site or the developer. Bill Rubin suggested that the City may not wish to be the long term holder of the parking lot. • Bill Rubin explained that the HRA is looking at acquiring a piece of property for approximately$125,000, demolition costs of$5,0000-10,000, and site preparation.