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Ms. Brigitte Thaewald stated that she felt if it were owner-occupied they would have more <br /> of an investment in the community and maintain the property. She also stated she would <br /> rather see residential than commercial, and asked the reasons for wanting commercial <br /> rather than residential. <br /> Commission member LaMotte stated that the City wants nice businesses to bring jobs to <br /> Centerville. <br /> Mr. Carter stated that commercial is needed. He expressed the lack of restaurants in <br /> Centerville. <br /> Council member Broussard Vickers informed the audience that there have been businesses <br /> interested in Centerville, but for one reason or another those plans fell through. <br /> Mr. Mazch explained a previous proposal for the property north of County Road 14, east <br /> of Willow Glen that was before Council. He also stated that Council had no interest in <br /> rezoning the commercial property. He also explained that if a company wishes to place a <br /> business on commercial property and it meets the criteria of the commercial zoning, <br /> Council has to defend its reasons for denial of a particulaz business. <br /> Mr. Peterson asked if there was any other property avaiIable for this type of building. <br /> Mr. Drilling stated no, and that the closer you get to Main Street the price of the property I <br /> increases. ' <br /> � <br /> Council member Broussard Vickers provided information on the County Road 14 issue, ' <br /> County plans for this road, that the County wants to provide a way for people from Lino <br /> Lakes to get to 35E, what they will and will not allow. ; <br /> Council member Broussard Vickers stated that she understands some want to leave it '� <br /> commercial, but she asked the audience that if it goes residential if they want it to be <br /> owner-occupied as opposed to apartments. The audience responded affirmatively. <br /> Mr. March explained that if this issue goes before the City Council if residents would <br /> prefer to see it residential rather than commercial it has to be voiced at the City Council <br /> and the past practice of Council has been not to rezone commercial. <br /> Mr. Drilling stated that town homes wouid be a nice addition to Centerville. <br /> Mr. Hopp stated that if this would proceed would there be a playground for kids and <br /> would pets be allowed. <br /> Mr. Drilling stated that green space would have to be incorporated into the plan. <br /> 5 <br />