Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 07/12/2018

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Member Hardin asked if there will be multiple colors allowed throughout The COR, or whether color scheme would be part of the review. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that color is not part of the review and he would not recommend going into that level of restriction as a user typically has its own brand and coloring. Member Hardin stated that in his opinion perhaps it would be helpful to have a policy to provide guidance for colors allowed within The COR. Community Development Director Gladhill acknowledged that there are higher design standards within The COR, but color has not been dictated in terms of zoning or design. He stated that there could be discussion when tying the request to subsidy requests. Member LeTourneau stated that the EDA does not work with design standards and perhaps those concerns could be brought to the Planning Commission. He suggested that it simply be a discussion and not something that would lead to future policy. Member Hardin stated that his concern would be that there could be a hodgepodge of colors throughout The COR. Member LeTourneau noted that sometimes there is concern with what we do not know and therefore the issue is more about consistency. He stated that there has been a lot of discussion with design standards and therefore perhaps there is something in place that would regulate. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that colors of awnings are not discussed in the regulations. Member Riley stated that this is the EDA and therefore colors of awnings is not a discussion this group should have. He stated that there is an administrative process that will review the design of awnings. He stated that the City government does not have a place in deciding what awnings should look like, only that they are safe and appropriate. He stated that the issue before the EDA is the subsidy request. He believed that the decision for color and awning would belong to the business owner. Member Burandt stated that if an awning comes forward for review that was not appropriate, would it then be denied. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that there is not regulation on the color of the awning and therefore staff cannot deny something just because they do not like it. Chairperson Steffen stated that he is comfortable with the history and resume of the applicant. He was unsure if there is financing for the project involved. Community Development Director Gladhill stated they will still ask for appropriate financial information. Economic Development Authority/June 14, 2018 Page 7 of 10