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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I the storase of hazardous materials contingent upon some ]andscapin~ bring incorporated into the plan. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bmvden, Commissioners Dy=net, LaDue, and ~'cn~en. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Terry, Thorud, and Wivoda. Case #2: Request for Revised Site Plan Approval; Case of Amcon Corporation Zoning Administrator Frolik ocplained a revised ~e plan for approval from Amcon Corporation was received. The plan approved in 1997 was for a 49,390 square foot of[ice, manufacturing and warehouse facility. The approved plan included a future expansion of approxln=tety 20,000 square feet. She stated the developer has made a decision to construct the entire stmmr~ in one phase and thus the site plan approval needs to be amended for a 69,440 square foot facility. Zoning Admln~rator Frolik stated all of the plans are in conformance with height and setback restrictions and will consist of pre-caslFconcrete panels. She indicated a Landscape Plan was received and stated staff is recomm~_ding site plan approval contingent upon compliance with the City Sta.ffR~view Letter dated February 27, 1998. C , " ~.W~.r v,' $ ~c' ' ommmsioner :i'ensen asked if there would be .Su~c~an~ screen~n$ along S,mSsh Lake Road. Zoning Administrator Frol~k stated the Park Q~~'~would be renewing the Landscape Plan and indicated the southeastern corner could use additional landscaping along Sunfish Lake Road and noted there had been natural screening in place prior to the :luly 1, 1997 storm. Commissioner Deemer inquired what types oftrees were along Sunfish Luke Road. Scott Query (SP), Amcon Representative, indicated the trees are Nativ~ Red Pines and Oak trees. He stated Amcon's Landscape Director w~s instructed to design the landscape with the areas natural spedes. He said clearing would need to be done, however, ind/cated they would attempt to save as many O'cos as poss~le. Commissioner Deemer suggested a Lilac Hedge be considered for planting beside the Sunfish Lake Road driveway, as opposed to trees. He stated the intent of the plantings would bc to s~een the parking area from normal walking height. He inquired on Amcon's plan for outdoor l]ghd,g. Mr. Query (SP) indicated they would be insmtling 400 w~t halogen lights on the walls, angled with protective shielding. Motion by Commissioner Deemer, seconded by Commissioner ]'ensen, to recommend tl~t City Council approve the revised site plan for Amc, on contingent upon compliance with the City Sta.ff l~eview Letter dated February 27, 1998. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, 3'enscn, and Lal)ue. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Terry, Thorud, and W'woda. Planning Commi~sion/~arch 2, 199g Page 3 of 6 I")1