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sell their lots in October and November, and they can then break ground in the spring. Otherwise they will be into summer before they can proceed with the development. In addition, the septic system was designed by the top engineer in the state who has done 35 cluster systems around the state. A 30 page booklet has been prepared, with $17,000 spent on soil testing. The system is ready to go. Councilmember Cook explained he tabled this application in order for it to be acted on with a full Council. The application would likely have been approved tonight, but when the full Council debates it would likely be a negative vote on the site plan, and it makes no sense to put the applicants in that situation. When this vote goes forward he wants it to be a legitimate vote for the applicant. Motion carried. V oting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Elvig, Jeffrey, and Pearson. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Olson and Strommen. Case #3: Request for a Conditional- Use Permit for Klein Bank to Operate a Drive- Thru in the TC-2 Zoning District; Case of Shingobee Builders, Inc. Community Development Director Trudgeon explained Case No.3 and 4 are related and will be discussed together. Mr. Trudgeon stated Shingobee Builders, Inc. has submitted a site plan for the development of Klein Bank located generally on the comer of Armstrong Boulevard and West Ramsey Parkway. The TC-2 District requires a conditional use permit (CUP) for uses with a drive-thru. The applicant has submitted an application for a CUP in order to operate a drive- thru banking facility. The drive-thru is proposed to be located on the north side of the proposed Klein Bank building, with a drive aisle along the west side. It is proposed to be four stalls wide, resulting in a 70 foot building setback from West Ramsey Parkway. The vehicles would exit the drive-thru by circulating around the building and exiting through the same way they entered. Mr. Trudgeon stated the Planning Commission met on August 3, 2006, and recommended that the City Council approve the CUP for the drive-thru for Klein Bank. The Commission thought the general use was compatible in the area, but expressed concern about the northern location of the drive-thru and the need for a drive aisle. After a long discussion about various other possibilities, it was determined that the north side was the best location to meet the business' needs for adjacent parking and ease of traffic circulation. Mr. Trudgeon stated staff also had concerns with the proposed location of the drive-thru on the north side of the property; however, staff understands the need to accommodate various business requirements for drive-thrus and parking. Community Development Director Trudgeon advised the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval of the CUP, contingent upon the following conditions: 1) The installation of a berm on both the west and the north 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 installation of pedestrian-oriented fencing, as discussed, to frame the sidewalk area 3) The installation of tall shrubs and small trees to provide additional screening 4) Compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated July 28,2006 Community Development Director Trudgeon stated Shingobee Builders, Inc. has submitted a site plan for the construction of a 15,500 square foot two-story banking facility with a drive-thru City Council / August 22, 2006 Page 9 of 18