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Chairperson Bauer commented that the intent of that language is to provide walkability within the <br />COR. He noted that thus far there has been a focus more on automobile access and perhaps that <br />is something that needs to be revisited as to whether the intent is to focus on pedestrian or vehicle <br />access. He agreed that there should be continued discussion on the vision for the COR. <br /> <br />Commissioner Anderson stated that he understands and agrees with those comments but noted that <br />this is a unique lot in that there is no parking on Zeolite or Veterans Drive and therefore the only <br />option for parking is within the parking lot. He noted that it would be hard for this property to <br />meet that intent of the framework. <br /> <br />Commissioner VanScoy commented that he understands the change in nature and the unique <br />character of the lot but believes that the Commission needs to review the framework in order to <br />make better decisions on current conditions. He stated that other businesses have a customer <br />entrance on Sunwood. He stated that he reviewed the floorplan in detail and commented that this <br />is an interesting and exciting concept that he would like to see be successful. He believed that it <br />could work as proposed and believed the issue of street edging has been addressed. He noted that <br />his vote in opposition will be strictly based on the verbiage of the COR framework. <br /> <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill commented that the COR framework was intended to be <br />flexible. He stated that flexibility has been shown on other properties within the COR such as <br />Casey’s and Allina. He stated that the walkable feel of the COR will take some time. He noted <br />that the building is proposed to the build to line with a door off Sunwood, although this user will <br />not be using that door for access. He noted that the COR framework was intended to be flexible <br />in order to allow for more creative projects that come forward. <br /> <br />A roll call vote was performed: <br /> <br />Commissioner Gengler aye <br />Commissioner Anderson aye <br />Commissioner Peters aye <br />Commissioner VanScoy nay <br />Chairperson Bauer aye <br /> <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br />6.04: Public Hearing: Consider Resolution #21-054 Approving an Interim Use Permit for <br />an Accessory Structure for the Church of St. Katharine Drexel <br /> <br />Public Hearing <br /> <br />Chairperson Bauer stated that he and Commissioner VanScoy do not have financial interest in the <br />church but are very involved, noting that he signed the application on behalf of the church. He <br />noted that he and Commissioner VanScoy will not be participating in this discussion as members <br />of the Commission but instead as representatives of the applicant. <br /> <br />Acting Chairperson Anderson called the public hearing to order at 8:02 p.m. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/ March 4, 2021 <br />Page 9 of 16 <br /> <br />