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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursda September 12, 2002
Call To Order: Vice Chair Dw called the meetin to order at 7:00 p.m. Present:
Commissioners Li1je Powell and Runk Communit Development Director
Danielson, Cit Planner Richards, and Council Liaison McComber. Absent,: Chair Vo
royal of Agenda: Commissioner Runk, seconded b Commissioner Lflje
mov-td to approve the A with the addition of Attorne Correspondence under
Informational. Carried 4-0.
Approve Plannin Commission Minutes,
Commissioner Runk, seconded b Commissioner Powell, moved to approve the minutes
of Au 8, 2002 as amended, correctin t errors. Carried 4-0.
Department /Commission Liaison Re
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1. Hwv. 36 Partnership Stud Mar McComber reported on recent meetin of the
partnership committee and noted that the continue to review and discuss desi
alternatives.
2. Other Cmm
oission _L n _ Liaiso Repor +L-- 0
None.
Visitors Pu He Comment:
1. Os o o d Landin Mark Gossman of Montanari Homes presented
the Os Landin concept to the Commission. It was noted that the pro
would re rezonin from B-2, General Business to R-3, Multiple Famil
Residential. Discussion commences as to the possibilities of the MN
Department of Transportation ac some of the propert in the area for
road alterations, potential commercial development for the area, comprehensive
plan amendment and related 'items.
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Public Hearin
1. DDD, LLC: To consider a re for planned unit development amendment
allowin site plan chan to allow for trash enclosure at 5525 Memorial Ave. N.
Cit Planner Richards provided an overview of the application and histor of the
project.
Vice Chair Dw opened the hearin for public comment.
Communit Development Director Danielson discussed landscapin issues.
Commissioner Runk, seconded b Commissioner Li1je moved to close the
public hearin Carried 4-0.
Discussion ensued as to the trash enclosure desi and fire/safet access.
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September 12, 2002
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Commissioner Runk, seconded by Vice Chair Dwyer, moved to recommend
approval, subject to the following conditions:
1. The site plan has been revised to allow for a 572 square foot addition to
Building 2 to allow for trash storage.
2. The parking lot site plan has been revised to eliminate eight parking stalls
within the center parking island.
3. The grading, drainage and utility plans are subject to review and approval
of the city Engineer.
4. The lighting plans should be revised to comply with the lighting standards
of the zoning Ordinance or the futures are removed from the northeast
side of Building 2.
5. The landscape plan is subject to review and approval of the City Arborist.
Carried 4 -0.
Montanari Homes Inc. To consider requests for site plan and design
guideline review, conditional use permit and variance for parking and driveways
at 13431 60th St. N.
City Planner Richards provided an overview of the applicants request and the
report regarding the same, noting specific issues pertaining to the Central
Business District zoning requirements.
Vice Chair Dwyer opened the hearing for public comment.
Mark Gassman of Montanari Homes addressed the Commission with respect to
issues of signage, leasing, landscaping, access and parking. Discussion ensued
as to the same; , wherein it was noted that revised plans should be submitted for
approval.
Commissioner Lilj egren, seconded by Commissioner Runk, moved to close the
public hearing. Carried 4-0.
Commissioner Liljegren, seconded by Commissioner Runk, moved to
recommend approval, subject to:
A. Approval of the site and building la.ns subject to the followin
conditions
1. The City approves a conditional use permit to accommodate a
reduction in the required off-street parking supply.
2. The City approves a variance to accommodate the proposed
parking area setbacks.