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Chairperson Gengler called the public hearing to order at 7:11 p.m. <br /> Presentation <br /> City Planner Martin presented the staff report stating that staff recommends approval of the <br /> Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, and Variance. <br /> Commissioner Bauer asked if the DNR and MnDOT were notified and whether they had any <br /> comments. <br /> City Planner Martin replied that both agencies have reviewed the request and did not have any <br /> comments. <br /> Planning Manager Larson clarified that letters were provided from both agencies stating that they <br /> did not have any comments. <br /> Commissioner Van Scoy asked for details on the stormwater plan for this property. <br /> Planning Manager Larson commented that this area is within the drinking water supply <br /> management area (DWSMA) and therefore is protected from infiltration. He explained that <br /> stormwater in this area is piped to areas outside of the DWSMA. He stated that payment would <br /> be provided to the City in lieu of constructing a basin. He confirmed that the infrastructure does <br /> already exist for the applicant to connect to. <br /> Commissioner Hunt asked if the Environmental Policy Board reviewed this case. <br /> Planning Manager Larson commented that this was intended to be reviewed by the EPB earlier <br /> this week, but the group did not have a quorum and therefore could not provide comments. <br /> Citizen Input <br /> Paul Otto, Otto Associates, spoke in representation of the applicant. He commented that it would <br /> be tough to be under 30 percent for a commercial site and noted that the lot combination is a pretty <br /> simple request. <br /> Brian Schmitz, 14245 St.Francis Boulevard,commented that he owns one of the condo units south <br /> of this property and is the President of the Association for that building. He noted that their <br /> dumpsters currently sit between the two lots, and they would be interested in perhaps creating a <br /> shared dumpster area for both sites. <br /> Planning Manager Larson stated that the two parties could speak in the lobby following the <br /> meeting and confirmed that the City would not prohibit that type of shared facility. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Hunt, to close the public hearing. <br /> Planning Commission/January 25, 2024 <br /> Page 4 of 12 <br />