Minutes - Council - 10/05/2010 - Special

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we want to share parking. She stated that in order to qualify for subtracting shared access and parking areas, these areas shall be encumbered by a separate, recordable easement. The TC -1 district regulations require two to five story buildings; the proposed building is two stories. Councilmember Elvig stated that originally we had three parking ramps built. He asked what guarantees do we have that someone will be building parking ramps here — and are these properties paying in to help pay down some of the costs of the ramp we will be putting in. Ms. Miller replied no — they are outside that circle. Councilmember Elvig stated they will build a building but what's to say they will build a ramp. Ms. Miller stated they have to meet parking requirements. Councilmember Look stated that building plans were laid out and it did not include a parking ramp. Director of Public Works Olson stated that it does meet that ratio but you have to exclude the area that will be used for parking and eventually a parking structure. Mayor Ramsey stated that the only way a ramp will be built is if he builds another ramp It does meet the requirements but it will be encumbered with easements. Mayor Ramsey asked what incentive Mr. Deal has to build another building if he is encumbered with having to build a ramp Parking options were discussed with Mr. Deal. Mayor Ramsey expressed concern about the cost prohibitive parking ramps. It may not be an incentive for him to build another building because of having to build a ramp. Mr. Olson stated that financing would require you to have a certain number of parking stalls. The proposal today is that if he wants to sell this property to someone else, the rights would be there so the next person coming in can pay that cross parking. Deputy City Administrator Nelson stated this is to control the densities. We have no way to force density if we let that go — referring to the parking. Mr. Olson stated this meets the density and the parking requirements. Mayor Ramsey reiterated he was just concerned about it being cost prohibitive. Ms. Nelson stated that's something that as we get a few years down the road if we do not see that level of density happen, the standards can be relooked at at that time. Motion by Mayor Ramsey and seconded by Councilmember Wise to approve the preliminary site plan contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated September 9, 2010, City Council Special Session / October 5, 2010 Page 2 of 3