Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/23/2023

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could be added over the infiltration basin. He noted that they would like to avoid underground treatment, if possible, because of the cost. Commissioner Van Scoy stated that the calculations seemed to be based upon those involved in the activities. Mr. Bigelbach replied that he based his parking numbers off his experience at his other dome locations. He commented that not all the kids are driving or have a parent that is staying. He noted that some carpool and some parents drop their child off and pick them up after practice. He noted that there are spectators during events. Commissioner Van Scoy asked how parking is determined for spectators. Mr. Bigelbach commented that is hard to predict as some events have no spectators and others would have a lot of spectators. Commissioner Peters asked if there have been issues with people parking on grass at other locations that were under parked. Mr. Bigelbach stated that in West Saint Paul there was no grass available for parking and the city addressed that pretty quickly in adding a second lot. Commissioner Peters commented on his experience with parking at sporting events for children, noting that people park however they want, especially in the winter. Mr. Bigelbach noted that they would plow the area correctly for people to continue to follow the parking areas. Commissioner Van Scoy asked if there is a plan B, in the case this is not adequate parking. Mr. Bigelbach commented that they have reviewed a lot of variations and that is why they have not sold additional land for other users. He stated that this is the plan they are moving forward with and could use that future expansion area for parking in the future if that is needed. He noted that they did attempt to purchase the lot behind them, but it had been sold to another user. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that it has been his understanding that this would exclusively be used as a practice facility,whereas the case makes it sound like there could be some events. He asked for clarification. He stated that he could see the design being suitable for a training facility but noted that parking would be an issue for events. Mr. Bigelbach referenced the West Saint Paul location he constructed and noted a shared parking agreement that have reached for events. He noted that in Vadnais Heights they bussed people to the dome location from a city parking lot. He stated that at the Lakeville location he does not allow events and does not experience any parking problems. Planning Commission/January 26, 2023 Page 5 of 16