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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, Apri114, 2008 Page 18 ference of the parkway from the drive lane, and five eliminated to provide for ad- ditional green space island off Fernwood Avenue. Mr. Farrel advised that modifi- cations to widen the boulevard to nine feet allowed the green space calculations to exceed City standards by 40%. Mr. Farrel advised that he and his development team were available to address any comments or questions of the City Council and/or public. While Mayor Klausing called for public comment at this time, no one appeared to speak. Councilmember Roe questioned whether the timing of the construction of the Farmers Market area was being delayed for resolution of the Gottfried Pit issue; and whether that needed to be addressed in the PUD. City Engineer Debra Bloom advised that staff had just received an update and en- gineer's estimate on overall stormwater reduction from the site and in the area and was in the process of analyzing that data. Ms. Bloom expressed staff's apprecia- tion to Rainbow in cooperating with the City to reducing drainage issues; and that redevelopment of the front area was involved in those discussions, and was based on soil conditions and infiltration options. Ms. Bloom also noted that she was not in support of delaying the construction or tying approval conditions on the storm- water aspect, recognizing the developer's market-driven needs and considerations. Discussion ensued on identifying a date for completion of the Farmers Market portion of the project based on drainage issues for the City and market and con- struction season considerations of the developer; and what changes would be sig- nificant enough to require the applicant to seek PUD Amendment through the Planning Commission and City Council approval process. Mayor Klausing opined that such a condition for approval was not a major con- cern for him; further opining that removal of the vacant building (Caesar's Pizza) and parking lot improvements were more vital. Councilmember Ihlan suggested that a reasonable amount of time be allowed; but opined that the PUD Agreement specifically address a reasonable completion of the Farmer's Market portion, and not be eliminated from conditions of approval; and expressed her unwillingness to sign off on the PUD Agreement and Final PUD without addressing that condition. Community Development Director Patrick Trudgeon clarified that study of the drainage situation should be reviewed from a perspective that was realistic to market needs, building seasons and priorities; with construction of the Farmers Market portion probably not being completed unti12009; allowing sufficient time for the drainage issue to be resolved cooperatively.