Agenda - Council Work Session - 05/23/2018 - Joint CC, Planning & EDA

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CC Work Session 2. 4. Meeting Date: 05/23/2018 Information Title: Concept Proposal: 6,100 Square Foot Automotive Repair Center Purpose/Background: BACKGROUND • Christian Brothers Automotive. • 6,100 sf clean automotive repair center. • SW corner of Armstrong/ Sunwood Drive • About 1 acre. • Construction 2019. • Attached is the site selection packet from Christian Brothers. • Attached is the site layout and renderings from a recently completed project in Lakeville. • Staff has not spent a significant amount of time with this prospect. • This prospect is generally interested in being located on the west end of The COR, west of Armstrong. Today, they are targeting the attached city -owned property, Listing #45. However, they are open to other locations in this area. • It's important to note, that this project doesn't fit the current zoning regulations. The COR-2 Zoning doesn't allow for auto -oriented users. Therefore, a major portion of this discussion should be centered around the city's interest in amending zoning regulations within The COR-2 District, to allow for auto sales and repair users. If the city was interested in this change --staff would recommend limiting the change to only west of Armstrong. It is noted that there are several parcels along Highway 10 that are appropriated zoned for this type of use. Additionally, the City has received some feedback from the community during Comprehensive Plan and other land use workshops that the City should consider limiting the amount of automobile sales and repair. PURPOSE • The intention of this case is a high-level and preliminary discussion centered around vision --and if this user fits the city's vision. • Is the city generally comfortable with this user being located on this city -owned site within The COR? If yes, staff will continue to negotiate with this user --which would include consideration of a zoning amendment. • The purpose of this case is NOT formal review, formal approval, or detailed analysis. Timeframe: 10-30 minutes Funding Source: NA Responsible Party(ies): Economic Development Manager Outcome: