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City Council Meeting Minutes October 16, 2018 Page 3 of 14 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS MODIFICATIONS; LOUISVILLE SUBDIVISION, BLOCK B, LOTS 2, 3, & 4 (720/726 FRONT STREET) Planner Dean stated this request has been duly noticed as required. This is two buildings on one lot and this request is for the one-story building to replace the siding with fiber -cement board and metal accents. Staff finds this fits in the context of the block and meets the downtown design guidelines. The applicant is asking for 8" boards and staff accepts that as it replicates original cement block width. Staff finds this does meet the criteria for the downtown design handbook. Matt Brundage, Park 111 Inc, the applicant representative, noted this building was clad in stucco in 1990 and they are now proposing an exterior remodel to the building and to reestablish the identity of the one-story building from its neighbor. They plan to demolish the current storefront and increase the head height of the doors to better meet the design handbook. The proposed secondary siding matches other siding in the area. The proposed 8" siding recreates the original look of the building. They believe the proposed remodel is a significant remodel to the building and enhances downtown. Mayor Muckle asked if the HPC supported the changes. Dean stated both the HPC and the Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve this change. Public Comment — None. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton moved to approve Resolution No. 48, Councilmember Loo seconded. Councilmember Stolzmann stated she supports the motion and feels the changes meet the criteria in the downtown design guidelines. Mayor Muckle agreed. Councilmember Leh commended the applicant for a good design and the effort to keep in character in downtown. He feels all of the criteria are met. Voice Vote: All in favor. UPDATE — PRELIMINARY MARKET ANALYSIS RESULTS FOR MCCASLIN AREA DEVELOPMENT STUDY Director DeJong stated this item is for a check in with the City's consultants EPS and Trestle on the market study and a chance to review the preliminary findings. Dan Guimond of EPS stated this is midpoint in the first phase of the analysis that will lead into development scenarios and feasibility. They have reviewed the study area and some of the national retail trends affecting this area. He noted the impact of ecommerce on brick and mortar stores as well as the impact of retail chain consolidation and store closures. He added the current issue of value stores and specialty stores doing well but