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to move his auto dealership to another area because of City actions. He stated he did not want to invest in offices per se, but that they need some leeway in order to better utilize the property. Commissioner Wood thanked Mr. Edgren for his contribution to the City over the years. Next, Mr. Binkley confirmed to the Commission that he had made an offer on the building. He does not intend to tear the building down. Instead, he plans extensive rehabilitation of it. He expressed an open mind to any suggestions. The Public Hearing was closed on the rezoning review. Commissioner Shepherd clarified Commissioner Wood's concern regarding opening up of that area to such a broad spectrum of commercial uses. Chairman Butler asked Secretary Harris about the revised projected size of the Civic Center complex (due to lower projected population), requiring lesser amounts of professional offices around the center, and wished to have his opinion that sufficient office zoned land would remain after the current rezoning. Mr. Harris indicated he felt sufficient office area would remain. Secretary Harris then related that at the Council meeting the night before, the Council appropriated funds for further development of the Civic Center. Chairman Butler spoke about the policy just recently adopted by the Planning Commission, whereby public agencies would be encouraged to locate around the Civic Center. He noted that several public agencies have already located elsewhere. He was concerned that this rezoning may impact the situation by further encouraging such agencies to locate elsewhere in the City. Secretary Harris stated that the City is going to study the Civic Center site quite soon, and the Commission may want to consider continuing this appli- cation until that plan is finalized. Commissioner Jamieson asked able future for the City to that to his knowledge, no. by Mr. Edgren that the City the Civic Center complex, M arrangement. whether there would be any need in the foresee- buy this property and Secretary Harris stated But, in response to the comment made earlier would buy his property to develop it as part of r. Harris stated he was not aware of any such Chairman Butler felt that Mr. Harris' comments had allayed his concerns. For the information of the Commissioners, Secretary Harris gave an explanation of what the Civic Overlay District is about. A resolution was then entered by Commissioner Wood recommending a 120-day continuance, without prejudice, until a full traffic report for the area can be prepared and also pending completion and review of the Civic Center site. This resolution was seconded by Chairman Butler. Roll Call Vote Resolution: Wood Seconded: Butler Ayes: Wood Noes: Doherty, Jamieson, Shepherd and Chairman Butler Absent: None Abstain: None This resolution did not pass. -3- T..~._... .. .. _..._. ... .. ,......__... ._. _._. .._., ... ... . _....y ..,._ .. . ......... .. . -