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-128- Motion by Councilmernber Hendriksen, seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman, to table action pending additional information on Lots 2 and 3. Further discussion: Councilmember Zimmerman stated that Lots 2 and 3 could be buildable if they pulled the cul-de-sac back somewhat. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that his concern is that preliminary plat is where the owner is granted certain property fights and they might get into an issue by doing something premature. City Attorney Goodrich inquired if there was any concern regarding the 60-day rule. Principal City Engineer Olson inquired if the Council were to pass preliminary plat contingent upon the City staff review letter and the information provided did not meet the requirements of the review letter, would they no longer have. preliminary plat approval. City Attorney Goodrich replied that that was correct. Councilmember Kurak inquired if all the concerns addressed tonight were included in the staff review letter. PrinciPal City Engineer Olson replied that the staff review letter requires that. Lots 2 and 3 have to be identified by a certified septic system designer. Principal Planner Trudgeon noted that the first 60 days expires on October 4th and they can extend it another 60 days. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Hendriksen, Zimmerman, and Anderson. Voting No: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmember Kurak. Case #8: Request for Site Plan Approval: Case of Diamonds Sports Bar and Grill Principal Planner Trudgeon stated that the City of Ramsey has received a request for site plan review from Diamonds SPorts Bar and Grill. Diamonds is planning on constructing an addition to enclose their outdoor bar/kitchen and create more office space in the rear of their building. The site is located at 7550 State Highway #10. Gary Gruber of Diamonds Sports Bar and Gr/ll is proposing a two-story addition to the existing building that would add about 744 square feet of kitchen space and 744 square feet of office space. The addition will be constructed where the current outdoor bar and grill is located. The proposed addition.and existing building complies with the 35% building coverage restriction and all setback requirements. In the B-3 Zoning District, the exterior finish of the building is required to be brick or other masonry type of exterior material. The applicant is proposing to have vinyl siding on the new addition. The existing building has masonry like material as an. exterior surfacel City Code does allow for alternative materials to be used when approved by the Planning Commission and City Council. The addition will be in the rear of the building and. will not be. clearly visible from Hwy. 10. In accordance-with City Code, a sufficient number of off-street park/ng spaces are. provided. The current, use has 316 parking spaces. The addition does not require additional parking, On September 5, 2002, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed addition and found both the site :plan and the alternative exterior material acceptable. The Planning Commission recommended site plan approval contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated August 29, 2002. Councitmember Kurak inquired if the outdoor area was going to be eliminated. City Council/September 24, 2002 Page 28 of 33 I I I I I I I I