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<br />Planning Commission <br />May 8. 2001 <br />Page 9 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Commissioner Baker stated that he would like to receive input on the proposed <br />revision from other developers interested in doing projects in Elk River. He stated <br />that he does not want economics to be the primary consideration in allowing the <br />use of concrete tip-up panels. <br /> <br />Pat Dwyer, stated that he was president of the EDA when the Business Park zoning <br />district was first proposed. Concrete tip-up panel construction was included in <br />the business park standards, as a preferred material to metal-skinned <br />construction. He stated that the type of building being proposed by Brookstone is <br />what the EDA had in mind. He cautioned that the market only supports a certain <br />amount of rent. If they were to go overboard in demanding that expensive <br />building materials be used, they would be placing the City's business parks at a <br />disadvantage in comparison to surrounding communities. He felt that it is not the <br />City's intent to put developers in such a position that it is economically unfeasible <br />to build in Elk River. <br /> <br />Mr. Gleekel stated that staff could review the proposed revisions with other <br />developers to obtain their input. Ms. McPherson stated that Ms. Mehelich could <br />arrange for review by other groups they have been working with. <br /> <br />Ms. McPherson stated that she was in favor of requiring a percentage in the <br />ordinance. A developer's architect would be able to provide a breakdown for <br />staff. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Commissioner Baker stated that he did not feel it is the City's intent to restrict <br />creative design. <br /> <br />Council member Tveite cautioned that the City should keep in mind that there will <br />be developers that will submit the bare minimum requirements and they need to <br />be sure that the minimum standards are acceptable. <br /> <br />Mr. Martens stated that the existing ordinance would allow a solid wall of rock- <br />face block with flat windows, no protrusions, and no recessed entries. He felt the <br />buildings which were shown on the video ranged from a low of 15% to a high of <br />40-50% in supporting materials. Mr. Marten stated he had no problem with <br />establishing a percentage, but he did feel that establishing a long list of design <br />criteria would not accomplish their goal. <br /> <br />Commissioner Franz asked if the pre-cast panels can be painted. Mr. Martens <br />stated yes. <br /> <br />Chair Pederson stated that he was open to looking at pre-cast concrete tip-up <br />panels, but he had a problem with a developer proposing an ordinance. Ms. <br />McPherson stated that the developer was asked by staff to suggest language for <br />an ordinance amendment. She stated explained that staff will get other input, <br />revise if appropriate, and bring the ordinance amendment back to the <br />Commission. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Chair Pederson stated that the City does have the right to set design standards. <br />He asked how long ago the Business Park District was established. Ms. McPherson <br />stated that it was approximately 7 years ago. Chair Pederson stated that things <br />