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Session 1608, Minutes Page 3 Jam~vy 10, 1994 in the easement. In a drawing, Mr. Best demonstrated where the additional spaces would go, stating that 10 new spaces au~uss frc~n the dedicated eight at the beck of the building were be/ng requested. He noted that the tenant was considering a five-year l~-~e with two five-year options, so it would be a long-term situation. In response to Mr. Wagner, Mr. Shapiro said the 18 spaces would be for custo- mer parking only, as requested by the potential tenant. Mr. Schocmer asked Mr. Best to c~uLent on responses he received frc~ adjacent businesses regarding t_ha additional spaces. Mr. Best said he could not reach Market in the Loop owner Din1 Wald, who was out of the country, but the others had no objection. Mr. Shapiro said the building will be lit during evening hours when the business is open, which should provide additional security. In response to Mr. Ollendorff, Mr. Shapiro said he did not believe granting this request would lead to similar denands frce other businesses. Mr. Ollen- dorff asked whether he would be allowed to visit another business in the Loop if he parked in a marked space. Mr. Shapiro said he did not believe the ten- ant would strictly enforce the dedicated parking. ~he City Manager suggested Eking the parking, but with no time limit. Heyor Majerus said the City was trying to work out a cc~pL~,.~se so that adjoining businesses would not be penalized. Mr. Best said the tenant was concerned about parking since there was so little in front of the building; however, he thought they might not object to eliminating the time limit. Mr. Schoceer said the proposal clarifies what was previously a chaotic situa- tion. He moved approval, with Mr. ~a~ms seconding the motion. Mayor Majerus was concerned that the ~ would be effective into perpe- tuity, and suggested it be reviewed or renewed on an annual besis or with a change in tenants. Mr. Shapiro asked if it could be tied to the renewal date on the l~e. Mr. Wagner thouc~ht it should be sooner. Mr. Schoomer reminded Council that the space is currently reserved for building tenants during the day, however, Mayor Majerus said the amendment would make it exclusive to the building during the tenant's hours of operation. Mr. Shapiro said they were requesting the hcurs of 9 a.m. to midnight. Mayor Majerus said in the future there might need to he some modification because of additional development or other changes, and without review that option would be prohibited. Mr. Best said nine of the requested additional spaces do not currently exist, end the developer is incurring the expense of improving the area because of the prospective tenant. He did not feel the tenant's request was excessive, noting they will bring a great deal of positive street traffic to the Loop. Mr. Shapiro said permission to create tb~ spaces has been obtained; all that is being asked for is a change in the easement regarding hours. Mr. Schocmer suggested a review at the end of the first year, then a review at the time of lease renewal thereafter. Mr. Best said the tenant ~m/st be able to feel the 18 spaces will not be taken away after a year. Mr. Wagner said establishment of a review cycle did not ~n the spaces would be taRan away at year's end; the only consideration is if the hours should be changed