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• Arden Hills Council 4 September 14 , 1992 Councilmember Malone asked how the assessed valuation of the building is expected to be affected by the removal of the existing walls . Construction Manager , Peter Hilger , stated that the valuation of the building is primarily determined by the lease agreement for the building, that the proposed changes are expected to make the site more usable , so the assessed valuation is not expected to be negatively affected . Applicant Joe Commers , commented that the expected end result is that the assessed valuation should remain the same . Councilmember Malone commented that he would be comfortable with a two-phase approval process only if everyone involved understands that approval of phase one in no way assures approval of phase two . He added that it is not intended that construction be unreasonably delayed, but the applicant must understand the risk involved. Peter Hilger commented that the applicant is aware of the risk involved but has requested the two-phase approval in order to begin demolition prior to the coming of inclement weather . • Deputy Clerk Iago reported that to date there has been no input received from the Fire Chief . Attorney Filla stated that Fire Chief input is necessary at this time since the future access to the building is being determined . He added that it must also be understood that the development moratorium would be waived only for phase one at this time . Attorney Filla explained the purpose of the development moratorium is to assure that any projects undertaken during the time the zoning ordinance is being revised will be consistent with proposed zoning ordinance revisions . Bergly stated that the only aspect of the site plan which is still an issue is parking; the parking plan as submitted may not meet the existing or the proposed zoning ordinance . He added, however , that parking requirements are based upon the square footage and use of the building, and the applicant has stated that a portion of the mezzanine of the building will not be used by either tenant , which would reduce the square footage factor . Bergly reported that employee parking is appropriately located on the southeast corner of the building . The question arose whether the need for any variances is anticipated. Bergly commented that he does not anticipate the need for any variances and , in fact , after the reconstruction, the site is expected to be more conforming • than it is now. Councilmember Mahowald commented that he does not anticipate problems with approval of phase two, but the City must maintain control over the approval process . He added that