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• � � Office Plannin Hours 5 August 27, 1986 • Page 3 Bill Franke noted that the deal includes relocation of the burial vault factory, and that the economics of this necessi- tated a subsidy proposed. Costs of replacement of the vault plant is estimated at $1.5 to $1.75 million. Craig Waldron noted the City's current tax increment policy utilizing direct increment payments (after the increments appeared) without a bond sale and its attendant costs. We noted our concern regarding the proposed "glass block" structure, suggesting that a"softer" material might be more compatible with the site, similar to materials utilized in the State Farm insurance building, Dayton's Home Store, �he library structure, etc. No commitments were made, but they were gaing to explore the project further, keeping in mind the results of our meeting. 5. Vanassee 631-1711 Leonard Vanasse was proposal to build Freight Line property James F. Held Le;onard Vanasse Bill Elsholtz Howard Moore Bob Elsholtz in with a h st of others involved in a a Price Savers store on the Twin City west of 35W. Those attending included: John Lamb Dave Peterson Charles Honchell R. Greg Goins Their proposal is to construct a 107,000 square foot store wit� 750 parking stalls. The structure would be steel frame wi�h an all brick exterior. The selling format, they noted, is similar to Costco, with wholesale sales ta businesses and card carrying members of groups. They noted that the bill- board on the site has a lease �hat runs untYl 199a. We noted that it is nonconforming, and would require a variance to develop the site, yet keeping the nonconforming sign. Mr. Honchel� noted a sidewalk would have to be added on th� east side o� the structure, as well as on the west side. They noted the roof would s�ope ane way from east �o w�st, with a parapet var�ing in height from zero to four fe�t. We expressed concern regarding the location of the mechani�aZ equipment on the roof. They noted the strip of land to the south, through which the Amoco Pipeline passes, is considerably higher than the remainder of the site. They propose a precast panel retaining wal�, and a separate driv�way to this area to be used for employee parking. They have not completed their topographical survey, so the exact imp�c� of this elevati�n difference is difficult to discern, thought it certainly represents a deleterious imp�ct for a consumer related facility (retail store).