Minutes - Planning Commission - 08/25/2022

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Commissioner Walker aye Commissioner VanScoy aye Commissioner Anderson aye Commissioner Hunt aye Acting Chairperson Gengler aye Motion Carried. 6.02: Public Hearing: Consider a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for Lil Explorers at 14725 Ramsey Boulevard NW Public Hearing Acting Chairperson Gengler called the public hearing to order at 7:23 p.m. Presentation City Planner McCann presented the staff report stating that staff recommends adoption of Resolution #22-194 and Resolution #22-195 approving the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan on the subject property. Citizen Input Jeremey Spaude, applicant, stated that they have been working with staff to adjust the lighting plan and provided details. He noted that they would also be moving trees to the eastern side of the property. He commented that there are a lot of trees, and they will be able to provide more details once the tree company is onsite, noting that they will move as many trees as they can. Commissioner Walker asked for more details on the business. Mr. Spaude replied that there will be 120 children of preschool age with a full preschool program, along with an infant toddler program. He noted that there are four playgrounds that will be age specific. Commissioner VanScoy asked if the purpose of moving trees is to provide a buffer between uses. Mr. Spaude replied that they would move trees in attempt to better comply with the tree preservation guidelines of the City and to provide a buffer to the residential properties. He provided additional details on the landscaping plan which includes the berm, plantings, and relocation of trees. Commissioner VanScoy agreed the two staged approach seems to provide the most benefit to both properties. Acting Chairperson Gengler asked if there are playgrounds on both sides of the building. Planning Commission/ August 25, 2022 Page 5 of 27