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the City's requirements with its surface lot. Staff was concerned with the level of surface parking within this development and the Commission could make a recommendation regarding this matter. Mr. Kuker indicated he would be willing to eliminate one row of parking to create additional green space. Community Development Director Gladhill reported that he would work with the applicant to address the parking issue. He briefly discussed the expense of a parking structure. Commissioner Bauer believed that this was a fair compromise. Commissioner Andrusko asked if the developer would be connecting his site to the adjacent park or providing any retail amenities on the property. Mr. Kuker believed it would be difficult to draw a retailer to his property given the fact it was off the main drive and if a hotel was built, the retailer would have zero visibility. He reported that if the demand was there, he would be open to the possibility. Commissioner Brauer was in favor of holding a joint meeting with the Council to further discuss The COR and how it was developing. He wanted to see the COR develop successfully. Community Development Director Gladhill indicated the Council was currently reviewing a strategic plan for The CORwhich could include a discussion on The COR. Motion by Commissioner Brauer, seconded by Commissioner Maul, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners Brauer, Maul, Andrusko, Bauer, Nosan, and VanScoy. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Chairperson Levine closed the public hearing closed at 9:38 p.m. Commission Business Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner VanScoy, to recommend that City Council adopt Resolution #15-04-03 granting Preliminary Plat and Site Plan Approval for COR Parkview Addition/Parkview East, with the stipulation that the amount of surface parking be reduced and the amount of greenspace be increased. Commissioner Brauer noted he would be abstaining from this vote as he did not have clear plans from the Council on how The COR should develop. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners Bauer, VanScoy, Andrusko, Maul, and Nosan. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Brauer.