Cafe

[Bob Orts]

Seeb, that's exactly what a village center concept was designed for. Small restaurants, small general or specific retail, galleries, even a small service station is allowed. I would think the downside is development cost. These centers would be subject to local development standards as well a County regulation. Since these lots are blank, all infrastructure development cost will have to be factored in. I know some of those lots don't have adequate water or electrical service to support commercial development.

It probably will be hard to land the first business due to the initial development cost and fear of being the first in uncharted territory, but once one opens and does well, other commercial businesses wouldn’t be so concern about the unknown.