Great information. Thanks Marian and Greg Luce. It helps to have more pieces of the puzzle.
I have one more question. Is the current Karmel Square building considered a "farmer's market" and therefore not subject to a limit on the number of businesses that can be in there? Ventura Village Market on 24th and Elliot is the same kind of "mall" and I think they do have a limit to the number of units that can be in the building based on their classification in the zoning code. I am just confused on this one. If I read Linda Martin's post correctly Karmel Square is zoned as a "farmer's market" and they can have as many businesses as they can pack in there as long as their isn't anything hanging on the ceiling. What is different between Karmel Square and the market in Ventura Village? At any rate, the parking issue down there is huge and needs to be addressed before more cars, more businesses and more people are added. I am thrilled that the area is no longer a dark desolate place but the area can't accommodate unlimited activity safely. I am glad the Planning Commission 86'd the idea of housing on top of the new development. It just doesn't seem like a very compatible mix to have family housing on top of industrial property. I do understand the concept of live/work space but I think that it is more appropriate with retail, not industrial. Thanks to everyone for all their work on this issue. It's a tough one. Barb Lickness Whittier ===== "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
