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Motion by Commissioner 3ensen, seconded by Vice Chairperson Deemer, to recommend that City Council approve a Conditional Use Permit for Diamonds Sports Bar & GHII, Inc., as amended, and establish an accessory outdoor recreational uses to a restaurant and bar based on the Findings of Fact, as amended. Motion Can'i~. Voting Yes: Vice Chairperson Deemer, Commissioners Jensen, LaDue, and Terry. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Bawden and Commissioner Wivoda. Case #3: Request for Site Plan Review; Case of Diamonds Sports Bar & Grill, Inc. Commissioner Jensen requested a presentation of the rendering of the building elevations. It was rioter{ these plans are very preliminary since the partners wanted to first determine whether the use was acceptable prior to preparing detailed site plans. Mr. Gruber reviewed the site plan and stated he supports the use of earth tone colors which is compatible with their intention to operate a higher level of establishment. He noted they propose only a highway sign with no sign on the building. Commissioner Jensen asked what the deck wilI be constructed of'. Mr. Crmber stated it wilI be a concrete slab and they have two proposals for the screening alongside the patio. He reviewed their proposal for a screening fence, either lattice or a wood-type offence. Commissioner Jensen inquired regarding the height of the fence around the bailfields. Mr. Gruber stated the perimeter fence is six feet high. He reviewed the preliminary drawing and indicated the alignment of the perimeter fence and parking arrangement. He then pointed out the location of the bal!~eld backstops which are t2 feet high with a six foot hood. The baseline fencing will extend 80 feet and be six feet in height. The outfield fencing will be six feet in height with the top four feet containing advertising boards. The outfield fencing will not include slatting. Zoning Administrator Frolik suggested the use of green vinyl clad fending which blends in well and is recommended by the Anoka County Park Department. Mr. Gruber stated he would be happy to check into that option, but it may depend on the cost. Commissioner Jensen noted that Anoka County is also recommending hedging. Zoning Administrator Frolik stated a preference may be for. green vinyl clad fencing with landscaping vines on the fence. Mr. Gruber stated they are aware that Anoka County is requesting additional landscaping and they will be looking into that. He stated that rather than a shrub landscaping along the Traprock boulevard, they would suggest pine trees. He noted the area of the future Riverdale frontage road and explained their plans will accommodate that roadway and still allow for an adequate green space. Planning Commission/March 12, 1998 Page 8 of I2 I I I I ! I I I ! I I I I I I I