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Further discussion <br />There was additional discussion related to the colors of the building. The project architect <br />explained that the use of yellow is meant to identify the entrance to the building. <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Gengler, Commissioners Anderson, VanScoy, N. <br />Bauer, R. Bauer, Lubarski, and Musgrove. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br />7. COMMISSION BUSINESS <br />S. COMMISSION / STAFF INPUT <br />Chairperson Gengler noted that the 2026 calendar includes a change in the meeting time from 7:00 <br />p.m. to 6:30 p.m. <br />Planning Manager Larson highlighted upcoming cases that the Commission will review at its <br />October meeting, noting that this is technically the September meeting tonight. <br />Councilmember Peters provided an update on a recent discussion of the City Council related to <br />the variance approval process. <br />Commissioner R. Bauer referenced the parking standard for apartments and suggested that it be <br />revisited to ensure there is sufficient parking. <br />Planning Manager Larson provided additional information on the parking standards, which were <br />reviewed as part of the reviews completed within the last few years. <br />Commissioner R. Bauer noted previous development interest in the parcel behind Casey's, which <br />was ultimately put on hold because of the Ramsey Boulevard construction project. He asked if <br />there has been interest from that developer now that the construction is completed. <br />Planning Manager Larson explained that it was a very speculative development and did not <br />anticipate it would come back. He noted that they now have a large parcel available for <br />development, now that the construction is completed. <br />Commissioner Anderson asked about the current role of the Planning Commission in the variance <br />process. <br />Planning Manager Larson explained the role of the Planning Commission in that process, as well <br />as the appeal process. <br />Commissioner Musgrove suggested that perhaps previous meeting minutes be brought into the <br />future variance process discussion from the previous discussion and decision related to the <br />variance process. <br />Planning Commission/ October 2, 2025 <br />Page 6 of 7 <br />