Agenda - Planning Commission - 07/07/2011

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fire extinguisher. The applicant must mow grass within 24 hours of use to minimize fires. The owner has agreed to all terms, and these terms will be in the permit as well. Councilmember Wise pointed out this is a city -owned property. This is a joint venture with Mr. Janzen and the City to raise funds for Happy Days. Motion by Councilmember Wise, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to adopt findings of fact related to the request for an Interim Use permit; and to adopt the resolution approving the Interim Use Permit based on findings of fact and contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review letter dated April 28, 2011. Further discussion: Councilmember Backous inquired who would pay for the utilities if they have to be moved. Senior Planner Gladhill replied the fees will be borne by the developer. The estimates are rather high and are not feasible to bring forward. The request is for Council approval contingent on securing an agreement with Connexus. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Wise, Elvig, Backous, Jeffrey, McGlone, and Tossey. Voting No: None. 7.03: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Exceed Sign Size Restrictions at 7231 Sunwood Dr NW; Case of Allina Medical Clinic Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson reviewed the staff report. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to adopt findings of fact relating to Allina Medical Clinic's request for a conditional use permit to exceed sign size restrictions established in city code subject to review by the City Attorney as to legal form, and to approve Allina medical Clinic's request to exceed sign size restrictions based on the findings of fact, and adopt a resolution declaring terms of conditional use permit subject to review by the City Attorney as to legal form. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, Jeffrey, Backous, McGlone, Tossey, and Wise. Voting No: None. 7.04: Consider Selection of Planning Firm for Consultant Planning Services Senior Planner Gladhill reviewed the staff report Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Tossey, to approve a contract with Bonestroo for consultant Planning Services and direct staff of prepare and execute a two- year contract for services, subject to review by the City Attorney as to legal form. Further discussion: Mayor Ramsey stated all three firms that interviewed are quality firms. He noted he is not in favor of paying $15 more per hour for Bonestroo compared to what other firms proposed. Councilmember Wise noted since the vast majority of the development is in The COR, the work would have to be done by another consultant than Mr. Lazan which was a reason City Council / May 31, 2011 Page 6 of 10