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Discussion on Briggs Proposal j\'Iay 8, 2006 City Council Worksession Page 4 of 5 dictates the need for a correct underlying zoning, it is a debatable issue as to \vhedler this type of use could be constructed \,vithin the definitions of the Ordinance. It is also an interesting note that this section is listed under "accessory uses" as a freestanding retail of 20,000 sq ft, does not meet the definition of accessory use. 5) Another interesting note for these aforementioned uses is that no outside retail signage is allowed (Section 30-1294 (c) 4 d. ) \vruch seems counter productive since the intent is to allow some type of retail, and in turn, there needs to be a \vay to convey to the public, that a product (s) is for sale. 6) The last note is that although dle "BP" district \vas changed to minimize, if not eliminate commercial uses, motor vehicle repair is allo\ved as a conditional use permit (Section 30-1294 (d) (1) f.). In re,riewing the "BP" district staff \vould conclude the follo\ving: 1) Based on the number of inconsistencies \vithin the district a re\vrite of this section should be undertaken. The key planning policy question is should retail uses be allo\ved, regardless of the underlying land use designation. .l\ strong argument can be made that, at a minimum, provisions should be made to allo\v some complimentary retail and service uses with an established business park. The entire concept of a business park is that of an integrated land area \vhere industrial and offices employees can obtain services and other benefits as part of the park itself. 2) The second staff conclusion is that "education uses," as described in the introduction of this report, could be interpreted to be allo,ved under the "BP" zoning district that allo\v retail sales activity up to 150/0 of the buildings gross floor ,vith a cap of 5,000 sq.ft. As an example, if an industrial user had a 30,000 sq.ft. building 4,500 sq.ft. could be allocated to retail. TIllS interpretation of "retail sales" concludes a broad definition of retail including retail, personnel sel\Tices, food shops, etc. as the term retail is not defined \vithin the Ordinance and carries ,vith it a common usage of definition that includes the aforementioned uses. 3) _As discussed in the first part of this report, the allo\vance of subordinated commercial space into an industrial building may still not achie,Te the desired econotn1cs. Conclusions and Recommendations The question of \'vhether or not "educational 'Tenue" type of uses can afford lease rates appears to be a market deri,red question that is extremely complex. The issue of \Vlletller or not sufficient commercial space exists in the City, and at a lease rate structure ihat can make a business viable, is only part of the equation. The operation of any business including dle rates charged, marketing, general operations, etc, all are considerations that hav"'e to be matched \vith the operating costs attributed to lease rates.