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Mar-16-99 03:42pm From-MOSS & BARNETT ~ ~,. MOSS &. BARNE~ .\ P'l<<>>'aoSIONAl. .~O(,I^1'IOl\l +4900 T-261 P.03/03 F-695 e Cny Planning Commission March 16, 1999 Page 2 Regardless of the Commission's concerns, the deV'elopmem process docs not enable our client 10 COmInn now to specific l.lS~S. First, the development moratorium impedes planning for any particular u.se. Second, due to the City's process, too much uncertamty surrounds the site. Third, the economic feasibility of VariOL1S uses has to be detennined before our client can sLlggest to you specific commercial Llses of the properly Of course, under present circumstances, it is not practical to make such analysis final. Finally, lfthe Comprehensive Plan refers only to high density residennal developnlent, rhe pl:m itself will impede the detail~d planning that the CommisslOn seems to desire at this early stage. Thus, although some City officials seem to recognize that a mix of high density residential and hmited conunercial uses might work well on the Katnis propeny, the Comprehens]v~ Plan could preclude that reslllt. Understandably, the Commission does not want to adopt a r~commendation that could be misinterpreted as giving up all meaningful control over the use of the property. The lack of adequate controls for development of me site m a manner which adequately protects the community may be a problem for the City. Therefore, our client proposes that the Comprehensive Plan recommend that during the remainder of the development moratorium, the City consider regulations that would allow commercial development on the Kamis property withouljeopardizing the other goals and objectiV'es of the City. Simultaneously, the plan should acknowledg~ the opponunity for mixed-use development of at least part of the Katnis propeny, with the exact amount, location and typ~ to be determined at a later date. Any other result would unduly restrict the lLse of the propeny Once again, on behalf of the our client, we thank you for your time anti interest In this matter. Very truly yours, e::'I.13. ~ PBZlbg Attachment cc: Mr. JoOO Sullivan Mrs. Marlene Katnis Charles A. Parsons, Jr, Esq. 245355/1