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site plan indicates 16 parking spices which is two shy of the number of spaces for the type and size of building proposed; however, staff has contacted the applicant and it appears that parking is adequate for the number of employees working per shift. He stated the drainage, grading, utility and landscaping plans are generally acceptable. He indicated that on the south end of the parcel, a portion of the proposed pond is on the adjacent property and the applicant will be required to provide information showing the adjacent property owner's consent to this encroachment and drainage /utility easements must be granted over the ponding area. Mr. Dennis Sharp, Sharp and Associates, appeared before the Planning Commission. Chairperson Nixt asked the applicant if he has received the City Staff Review Letter dated September 26, 2008. Mr. Sharp replied in the affirmative and stated most of the requirements contained in the Letter have been addressed or are in the process of being addressed. Chairperson Nixt asked if a variance would be required for the parking stalls. Associate Planner Gladhill replied a variance would not be required based on the number of employees working per shift, and added there have been several instances where variations from parking standards have been approved through the site plan process. Commissioner Van Scoy asked about the proposed landscaping. Associate Planner Gladhill stated the landscaping plan has been reviewed by the Environmental Coordinator and is generally acceptable. Motion by Commissioner Van Scoy, seconded by Chairperson Nixt, to recommend that City Council approve the site plan, contingent upon conformance with the City Staff Review Letter dated September 26, 2008 and obtaining proper approval from the adjacent property owner to record a drainage and utility easement. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Van Scoy, Cleveland, Hunt, and Rogers. Voting No: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Commissioner Levine and Brauer. Community Development Director Miller stated this matter will be heard by the City Council on October 14, 2008, along with a public hearing regarding the EDA business subsidy. Case #4: Public Hearing — Proposed Ordinance to Amend Performance Standards; in the E -1 and E -2 Employment Districts; Case of the City of Ramsey Chairperson Nixt closed the regular portion of the Planning Commission meeting at 8:27 p.m. in order to call the public hearing to order. Public Hearing Planning Commission /October 2, 2008 Page 12of15