Community Development Committee

Fezziwig’s – Planned Use (1^st Reading) – Justin Randall provided the Committee with an overview of the Fezziwig’s application.  Randall gave a brief presentation on the zoning component of Fezziwig’s, including land use, parking and signage.  Ted Shekell informed the committee the owner was available for any questions. Tom Moore gave a quick overview of their business.  The committee discussed the project and improvements necessary as a part of the development. The committee recommended moving the planned use forward with a vote of 6-0.

Academy Sports – Planned Use & Economic Incentive Agreement (1^st Reading) - Justin Randall provided the committee with an over for the proposed Academy Sports project. .  Randall gave a brief presentation on the zoning component of the Academy Sports building, including land use, parking, utilities and signage.  Randall also presented the requested variances.  Ted Shekell informed the committee of some of the costs associated with the infill development.  Shekell informed the committee the cost of downsizing PetSmart and relocating utilities are cost above and beyond a typical greenfield development.  Shekell explained that due to these costs the developer was requesting a sales tax incentive for 15 years, not to exceed $50,000 per year, with a maximum rebate of $500,000.  Shekell explained the deal would be for Academy Sports or any other national sport good retailer, with consent of the City. The committee discussed the project, variances requested and economic incentive for the development. The committee recommended moving the planned use forward with a vote of 6-0.

Central City TIF (1^st Readings) – Justin Randall gave a brief overview of the TIF project for the Downtown and Southview areas.  Ted Shekell informed the committee on the Joint Review Board meetings and the negations with the school districts.  Steve Springer and John Wagnon provided the committee information on the position of District 90 on the TIF project.  The committee discussed the TIF project and the stance of District 90.  Staff informed the committee they would continue to work with District 90 to come up with a resolution that both parties could agree on. The committee recommended moving the ordinances relating to the creation of the Central City TIF forward with a vote of 6-0.

SEPA – Walmart Temporary Trailers (Motion) – Justin Randall briefed the committee on Walmart’s request to have approximately 30 temporary trailers through June 30^th to allow for storage of items for a building remodel.  Randall informed the committee the trailers were already there and staff was alerted to the trailers via a complaint from a citizen. The committee recommended approval of the Special Event Permit with a vote of 6-0.

McKendree Metro Rec Plex / Four Points Center – Business District (2^nd Reading) – Justin Randall indicated there were no changes from the first reading. The committee recommended moving the ordinance forward with a vote of 6-0.

Right-of-Way Maintenance – Text Amendment (2^nd Reading) – Justin Randall indicated there were no changes from the first reading.  The committee recommended moving the text amendment forward with a vote of 6-0.

General Project Updates – Ted Shekell brief the committee on a number of projects getting ready to start construction.