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5. Expedited permits and associated city fees credited for new development <br />Any discussion of expedited permits would be part of the planning process. The need would <br />be based on the timing of site plan review vs. availability of the relocation properties. There <br />is a process in which fees to expedite plan reviews can be paid. The fees are used to cover <br />the use consultants. The waiving offees would be a decision for City Council. <br />6. The City is to issue variances for each business with respect to parking, building setback an d <br />landscaping requirements. <br />Any variances would be part of the planning process. The City can't proactively waive <br />specific requirements ahead of the process. <br />7. Phased construction with owners allowed remaining in their existing structures and business <br />operation to continue until new development is complete. <br />Agreed. As part of any settlement agreement, it is the intent of the City to keep the businesses <br />open as long as possible. To this end, the businesses may remain at their current locations <br />until completion of the City's construction project. The new development would need to be <br />complete by then. This is assuming that the private development which is completely out of <br />the city's control proceeds in a diligent manner. <br />8. The architect, engineer and construction /design professionals are to remain the choice of the <br />business owners. <br />Agreed. As part of any settlement agreement, the new development site would be sold by the <br />City to the entity created by the Coalition for the purpose of developing the relocation site. <br />Control of any professional services related to the new development site would be the sole <br />responsibility of the Coalition. Coalition members are encouraged to employ professional <br />architectural /engineering professionals that are familiar with City's standards and processes <br />to ensure a quality and timely project. <br />9. Design control of individual properties to remain with the business owner. <br />As stated previously, the new development site would be sold to the Coalition by the City in <br />order to effectuate the relocation of the businesses. Coalition members will have control of <br />the new development site as well as its associated design. This design must comply with all <br />City standards and all applicable codes and regulations. Project must go through the <br />planning process. <br />55C -88 <br />