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Case #4: Request for Site Plan Review of Klein Bank; Case of Shingobee Builders, Inc. Councilmember Elvig stated there are concerns about the overall plat they really need to stay focused on. He noted there is just a small sliver of land in this that Shingobee does not have control over. The Planning Commission did a good job in some of their questioning, and he is inclined to agree with the positioning and breaks included in the site plan. The nodes that are included in the parking lot are difficult to plow around; the only problem he has with them is to be sure they are not too tight for larger vehicles to maneuver around. He is inclined to go forward on this plat, but is not sure what conditions to suggest that protects the City on the rest of the larger footprint. Councilmember Jeffrey noted the Staff Review Letter discusses the roadway improvements. If West Ramsey Parkway is not constructed they may not be able to proceed with the bank at this time. Councilmember Elvig commented Shingobee Builders has the lion's share of this property and having a circular motion around the property with West Ramsey Parkway completed would be an advantage. He suggested if Shingobee Builders were to construct the road there may be a tradeoff with Ramsey Town Center, LLC. Councilmember Cook stated there should be more interest in the rest of the property with the bank being built. He indicated this site plan should be moved forward while the details are continued to be worked out. Mayor Gamec stated it should be certain that the parking lot and access out to Ramsey Parkway is paved; possibly the rest of the road could be constructed when the next buildings come in. He noted there was a similar situation with Village Bank for a while before the second access came m. Councilmember Jeffrey questioned if the City Staff Review Letter that has been revised encompasses all the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Community Development Director Trudgeon responded in the affirmative. Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to approve the proposed site plan for Klein Bank contingent upon the following items: 1) The installation of a berm on both the Armstrong and the Parkway boulevards between the parking areas/drive aisles and the sidewalk to reduce the visual impact of the parking lot and drive-thru in these areas 2) The continuation of the proposed fencing along the entire west and north perimeter to frame the sidewalk area 3) The installation of tall shrubs and small trees to provide additional screening 4) Construction of West Ramsey Parkway to Zeolite Street 5) Compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated July 28, 2006 City Council / August 22, 2006 Page 13 of 18