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proposed coucrete block. The metal paneling is a deviation from City Code. Staff supports the proposed deviation due to the fact that the proposed mini-storage project is part of a Tax Increment Financing project that will ultimately result in removing existing blight on the subject property. Counci hnember Kurak inquired if there are significant cost savings between concrete and metal. Dennis Sharp, applicant, replied there are substantial cost savings. City Administrator Norman explained in working with Mr. Sharp, staff was more concerned with the fi'ontage and the area that faces Bunker Lake Boulevard, which is where the quality materials will bc used. The internal areas are where the metal will be allowed. Councihnember Kurak indicated she understands the rationale of the cost savings; however, the City has been adamantly against any additional metal bu'ildings. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon explained there are excessive costs to redevelop this site, and it seemed appropriate to consider this when requested by Mr. Sharp. Councilmember Kurak inquired about the framing structure of the buildings,. Mr. Sharp replied the buildings will be framed with either wood or metal and will be metal on the outside. I-Iv noted this site has over 20 feet of construction rubble, and to con'ect the soils and put ttp al block building would be cost prohibitive. It made it feasible by having about two feet of compacted Class 5, with the slabs floating on top of that. Mayor Gamec noted that several years ago when the PCA came in this site had to have several things done to it. There was a lot of debris and quite a bit of concern with that area. He tmderstands the problem in cleaning the site up. Having something worthwhile on the site will be very attractive. Mr. Sharp indicated they have had a soil test done, and there were a lot of places they could not go down due to the large chunks of concrete. Co [111c i lmem bet' Zim merman questioned if the City holds any liability with this site. City Attmn]ey Goodrich responded in the negative. He explained the applicant is accepting responsibility when he takes the property. Councihnembcr Elvig expressed concern with setting a precedent. He noted it sounds as though there is enough ot' a distinction with this property with the condition of the soil and making it afl-brdable. Also, most of the face needs to be metal because of the garage doors. 'He inquired about occupation opportunities that would come with this, due to the TI~' status. City Council/August 24, 2004 Page 13 of 25 -65-