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. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, October 15 Page five feels the issue is economic, not planning; noted that it could benefit the adjoining property by providing an access to the rear of the site from the loop road. Hansen moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council approve the Preliminary Plat of Northwoods as presented. Motion carried unanimously, (5-0) (Woodburn advised Opus of the City's park dedication requirements of which Worthington said he is aware; said he would like to have each building 1n the development pay its share as the site develops,) Case No. 84"1IA. Modified Site Plan for Hi~h Tech Office/Warehouse - Everest Investments II Council was referred to Planning memo (9/26/85), to Planning Commission . minutes of 10/2/85 and to a transparency of the proposed modified site plan, Miller explained that the building has been modified from an initially proposed 75.000 square foot building to 55,000 square feet and the parking has been increased to meet the needs of a tenant who desires more office and less showroom space. Miller explained that the proposal is basically the same layout and appearance, with basically the same circulation pattern, as previously approved a little over one year ago. Miller explained that the applicant opposes the loop road as proposed by Opus, one-half on this site, but has provided for it, if it is the decision of the City to locate it as proposed. Miller said the proposed site plan will meet all ordinance requirements whether or not the loop road is sited on the Everest Investment II property as proposed by Opus. Miller reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the modified site plan and building permit. Tim Nelson, Everest Investments II, said they have a tenant for the building; want to start construction this fall, A rendering of the original proposal and the modified site, were shown. The building will be of face brick, glass and metal trim, with an atrium entry, Nelson said their tenant requires the increased parking as proposed; noted that the parking is sufficient for 100% office use, but that use is not proposed - tenant needs are for office and light assembly and reduced truck service from the initial plan. Nelson reported that the plan meets all code requitements; reported they have drainage approval by RCWD and the City Engineer. Nelson said they have reviewed the Planner's recommended conditions of approval (memo of 9/26/85) and object to the future road extension (1/2 on th&ir site), and to shared parking, which he feels are unfair to their development. Nelson said Opus has 25 acres; feels they can find room on their own site for their road; noted that the Everest site is on 5 acres and receives no benefit from the loop road proposed; feels they have good access from Red Fox Road. Nelson said the loop road is considered: 1. A burden on our 5-acre site, with no corresponding benefit for us. 2. It represents a taking without compensation if the City determines it should be sited as proposed, 3. Feels shared parking is permitted by City ordinance, but not required and should not be imposed on their development. Nelson explained that the building occupied by Zycad, west of this site, is under separate ownership; feels Zycad has had opportunities to resolve its need for on-site parking, but is not interested in the added cost. . Nelson explained that their tenant wants exclusive use of the site and the on-site parking;' explained that if shared parking is required; it would impose constraints on terms of re-sale, with no control by either owner, and it would hinder their financing of the project. In discussion, concern was expressed relative to the east access drive and the proposed loop road - Miller said it exceeds the 25' separation required by ordinance: feels the real issue is for truck traffic, which is limited; said that, as proposed, separation is workable and acceptable, Miller said, if the road goes through as proposed, he suggests that Everest punch a road through to the ring road; suggested that this not be a condition of approval: suggested waiting until we see how Opus develops.