Minutes - Planning Commission - 09/16/2004 - Special Meeting

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Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Jeffrey to recommend that City Council approve the request for an Interim Use Permit to place a temporary modular structure that will be utilized for banking related operation until December 31, 2005 wit the following conditions: 1. That the applicant will work with Mn/Dot to secure any necessary pen -nits for drainage. 2. That the applicant will work with Staff on the appropriate aesthetic improvements in regard to landscaping, to include the possibility of using potted plants until the permanent structure is erected. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Jeffrey, Brauer, Shepherd, Van Scoy and Watson. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Johnson. Case #2: Request for a Site Plan Review; Case of Automated EDM Presentation Associate Planner Wald advised Automated EDM currently operates their office, warehouse, and light manufacturing facility on the property located at 6231 McKinley Street. She stated their existing facility is 12,576 square feet in size, and they are proposing to construct an 11,975 square foot warehouse/light manufacturing addition. Associate Planner Wald stated the existing facility is located in the E-1 Employment District and is considered a permitted use in this district. She indicated the subject property is approximately 1.81 acres in size. She commented the lot coverage for the proposed project is approximately 31 %, and the addition meets the required front, rear, side yard setbacks, and parking stall requirements. Associate Planner Wald advised Staff has received a revised grading plan, but it is still not quite right. She indicated Staff will continue to work with the Applicant and it will be revised before it goes to the City Council. She stated Staff is comfortable with the development, however there are some grading and drainage plan issues that still need review. She noted the Staff Review Letter stated that these issues need to be addressed, and Staff will continue to work with the applicant. Russ Rosa, Rosa Architects, representing the applicant, indicated they were aware there may be remaining issues on the grading and drainage plans and will work with Staff to get them resolved. Chairperson Nixt asked if he has reviewed the Staff Review Letter, and if he has any issues with their comments. Mr. Rosa stated he has reviewed the letter and they are working on the requested revised plans. Chairperson Nixt asked if there were drainage and utility easements on the property now. Planning Commission/September 16, 2004 Page 4 of 8