Minutes - Planning Commission - 10/04/2012

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Jim Winkles, Amcon Construction Company, thanked Staff for working with him on the project. He was excited about the new development in this area and looked forward to completing this project in the City of Ramsey. Chairperson Levine asked if the Fire Chief had signed off on this project. Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson commented that the Fire Marshal had reviewed the plans submitted and had expressed no concerns at this time. Commissioner Bauer questioned if the placement of the underground tanks were a concern. Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated the Engineer Division did not note any concerns with the tank placement as part of their review. Chairperson Levine was pleased with the architectural enhancements proposed for the building. Commissioner Van Scoy agreed stating the renderings were very well done. He then requested further clarification on the location of Lots 3, 4 and 5. Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson explained the applicant would not need shared parking and would be located on Lot 5. He noted Lots 3 and 4 would have shared parking provisions. Motion by Commissioner Van Scoy, seconded by Commissioner Brauer, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners Van Scoy, Brauer, Bauer, and Field. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Perez and Schiller. Chairperson Levine closed the public hearing closed at 7:29 p.m. Commission Business Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Field, to recommend that City Council adopt a Resolution approving Findings of Fact relating to the request for a Conditional Use Permit. Further discussion Chairperson Levine requested further information from staff on the location of this site in the COR. Development Services Manager Gladhill reviewed this site location with the Commission. Planning Commission /October 4, 2012 Page 4of16