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Eminent Domain -4- September 15, 1999 This amendment will merely add the authority of eminent domain to these parcels. The authority may be exercised at any time during the next twelve years. North Area Gateway The area north of the Civic Center is informally referred to as the North Area Gateway. A total of five properties are proposed for eminent domain authority within this area. One of the properties is a vacant gas station. All of the remaining sites are used for auto storage and repair. All sites are within three blocks of the abandoned Chrysler -Plymouth dealership that is proposed for redevelopment over the next three to five years. Tclanrier Nnde The Islander Node is located just south of Estabrook Street on East 14`h near the Islander Motel. It was the subject of a community workshop in 1996, which resulted in a series of recommendations for development of the area that included: • Conversion of the Islander Motel to permanent housing units, • Expansion of residential and community service uses, and • Narrowing of East 141h Street to two lanes with a central turn lane and double rows of street trees along a widened sidewalk. It was felt that these improvements would build upon the existing residential and community service uses that dominate the area and give it a more residential flavor with pedestrian friendly access. This transition is expected to strengthen the retail market in adjacent commercial areas. Though six properties were originally posted in the notice for the addition of eminent domain authority, one site (APN 77-0556-053-00, located on Estabrook) has been removed from the recommended list of properties because it is zoned residential and is presently in residential use. Of the remaining five properties, one contains a vacant commercial building. The others contain active businesses (a thrift store, charity distribution center and used car sales) but are considered underutilized. Bal Theatre Node The Bal Theatre Node is located just south of 148`h Avenue on East 14`h, centering around the Bal Theatre. This site was the subject of a community workshop in 1998, which resulted in a several recommendations including: • Encouraging the renovation of the Bal Theatre though identification of an economically viable use, and • Narrowing of East 14`h Street to two lanes with a central turn lane. ��100