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have to be submitted as wholly new applications which must be consistent with the zoning existing at the time of the new submittal. Other Pipeline Projects The Opfer project is the only one still active. The Architectural Permits for the other office buildings that were in the pipeline expired without the developers either proceeding with development or seeking DA's. Alternatives Following the February 25, 2002 hearing, staff met to discuss possible alternatives and ramifications. The major issues raised at the headng concerned the payment of fees for undergrounding along Middlefield Road that are required by ordinance ($58,134.00) and for additional street improvements on Willow Street required as a "negotiated" item in the Development Agreement ($124,931.00). The $58,134 fee for undergrounding was based upon a price of $600 per linear foot multiplied by the frontage of 96.89 feet. This "fee" is in lieu of actual undergrounding of overhead utilities, which is required by ordinance for all new commercial buildings. Staff has looked at the costs for street improvements for the balance of Willow Street end still believes that the figure of $124,931.00 is a reasonable estimate of the cost to perform this work if left in the Development Agreement. In terms of options, the Council has the following: ~ '~ Option #1 a. Construct undergrounding of overhead utilities along both Middlefield Road and Willow Street, as required by City Ordinance (actual cost). b. Repair/replace street (to centerline) sidewalk, curb and gutter on both street frontages (Willow Street and Middlefield Road) as required by City Ordinance. The Willow Street frontage, which is unimproved, is estimated to cost $40,000. The Middlefield Road frontage would tend to cost less, because it is somewhat improved. Option #2 a. Construct undergrounding of. overhead utilities on the Willow Street frontage, and pay a fee of $58,134 for the undergrounding of overhead utilities on Middlefield Road. Undergrounding only this one small frontage would not substantially improve the appearance of Middlefield Road. The $58,134 would be used to pay a portion of a larger underground project. b. Repair/replace street (to centerline), sidewalk, curb and gutter on both street frontages, as required by City Ordinance (same as #lb.). Option #3 (Recommended by Staff) a. Construct undergrounding of overhead utilities on the Willow Street frontage and pay a fee of $58,134 for the undergrounding of overhead utilities on Middlefield Road (same as #2a.). -2-