The lease and non-relocation agreement would last at least as long as the longest bond. A separate exception would allow eligible franchise-seeking costs before bonds are issued.
The Oct. 21 hearing covers guidance for six commercial districts, from shaded sidewalks to building design. Possible developer incentives would need more work.
The Oct. 21 proposal would steer county property-tax growth toward a hockey-anchored redevelopment. An expansion team and a non-relocation lease would be required by the end of 2030.
The June 11 vote was 3–2 on a request to cut setbacks from 200 feet to 100 feet. Staff discussed limiting relief to affected buildings rather than the entire northern boundary.
The September 28 recommendation supports annexation, mixed-use zoning and a density variance, replacing the August report’s recommendation to table the requests.