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• 4. Our proposed plan will support the Steering Committee's recommendation to maintain a logical commercial corridor appearance without the construction of strip centers. Accordingly, our plan will not conflict with the equally important goal of maintaining and encouraging downtown development. 5. Current availability of commercial property in the City is low, if not non existent. The only other viable piece of property able to support commercial activity is Mr. Hohlen's property, which, by law, will take a few years to become available due to the relocation requirements of the existing residences. 6. The "line in the sand" of 194th Avenue has significantly different issues on the west side versus the east side of the road. With the residential neighborhoods already in place on the west side, the east side has the logical opportunity to develop in a manner consistent with accepted planning and development concepts. Therefore, appropriate buffering of future neighborhoods east of the commercial area can, and will, take place. 7. Our proposed plan and design materially and physically supports the Goals and Policies recommended by the Steering Committee under section V. Commercial Plan, paragraphs A. and B. in the draft Comprehensive Plan Update. In summary,we have a plan that is consistent with the already established Highway 169 commercial • corridor, provides a natural continuation of commercial opportunities for existing businesses, and enhances the City's ability to improve its already burdened tax base. We will pursue this matter as it proceeds to the Planning Commission and City Council. Please enter this letter into the Committee's record at the September 21, 1995 meeting. Thank you for the opportunity to comment to the Steering Committee. Sincerely -- Richard C. Foster