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Case #4: Request for Site Plan Review; Case of Kenko Zoning Administrator Frolik stated Kenko has applied for thek exception to the moratorium and are proposing to construct a 3,575 square foot office building on Lot 3, Block 1, HY-10 Ramsey 4th Addition. Access to the facility will be from 147th Avenue to the south, across Lot 2, Block 1, HY-10 3rd Addition, also owned by Kenko. The landscape plan consists of a 40 foot wide landscape area along Armstrong Boulevard to be developed with a four foot berm along the east and northeast comer of the property and filled in with 25 five-foot pine trees. The plan complies with height, driveway and parking requirements. The exterior will consist of a combination of brick and stucco finishes and the building meets all setback requirements. The waste storage plan has been submitted and City Staff found it acceptable. City Staff agreed to process the site plan for Kenko with the understanding that any approvals granted would be contingent upon obtaining an exception to the moratorium and resolution of the urban services issue. James Brommer, Kenko, indicated receiving site plan approval in 1995 and 1996. The original request included construction of an office, shop and outside equipment storage area on Lot 3, Block 1, II'Y-10 Ramsey 4th Addition and Lot 2, Block 1, HY-10 Ramsey 3rd Addition. The new proposal is to construct only the office building. He indicated Kenko is presently leasing space from another area within Rarnsey for a shop and outside equipment storage. Motion by Commissioner Jensen, seconded by Commissioner Nixt, to recommend that City Council approve the proposed site plan for Kenko contingent upon exception to the Moratorium and resolution of sewer and water issues. . Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Anderson, Commissioners Jensen, Nixt, Johnson, Kociscak, and Wivoda. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Dempsey. Zoning Administrator Frolik stated the Kenko application would go before the City Council March 23, 1999. Case #5: Zoning Bulletins Commissioner Wivoda discussed page 7 of the Zoning Bulletin on minimum setbacks and compared the article to a recent discussion regarding densities. COMMISSION INPUT Chairman Anderson reminded the Planning Commission of the Comprehensive Plan public hearing scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on March 16, 1999. Community Development Director Sherman indicated ordinance items would be included on that evening's agenda. She said a draft copy of the Comprehensive Plan would be distributed to Commissioners during the week of March 8th. Commissioner Nixt reflected on a discussion held during the January 4,. 1999 Planning Commission meeting regarding findings of fact. 'At that time, Commission Johnson raised Planning Commission/March 2, 1999 Page 6 of 7 I I I I I I I I I I ! I I I I I I I