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the storage of hazardous materials contingent upon some landscaping being incorporated into the <br />plan. <br /> <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, LaDue, and Jensen. <br />Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Terry, Thomd, and Wivoda. <br /> <br />Case #2: Request for Revised Site Plan Approval; Case of Amcon Corporation <br /> <br />Zoning Administrator Frolik explained a revised site plan for approval from Ameon Corporation <br />was received. The plan approved in 1997 was for a 49,390 square foot office, manufacturing and <br />warehouse facility. The approved plan included a future expansion of approximately 20,000 <br />square feet. She stated the developer has made a decision to construct the entire structure in one <br />phase and thus the site plan approval needs to be amended for a 69,440 square foot facility. <br /> <br />Zoning Administrator Frolik stated all of the plans are in conformance with height and setback <br />restrictions and will consist of pre-cast concrete panels. She indicated a Landscape Plan was <br />received and stated staff is recommending site plan approval contingent upon compliance with the <br />City StaffReview Letter dated February 27, 1998. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jensen asked if there would be sufficient screening along Sunfish Lake Blvd. <br />Zoning Administrator Frolik stated the Park Supervisor would be reviewing the Landscape Plan <br />and indicated the southeastern comer could use additional landscaping along Sunfish Lake Blvd. <br />and noted there had been natural screening in place prior to the July 1, 1997 storm. <br /> <br />Commissioner Deemer inquired what types of trees were along Sunfish Lake Road. Scott <br />Quiring, Amcon Representative, indicated the trees are Native Red Pines and Oak trees. He <br />stated Amcon's Landscape Director was instructed to design the landscape with the areas natural <br />species. He said clearing would need to be done, however, indicated they would attempt to save <br />as many trees as possible. <br /> <br />Commissioner Deemer suggested a Lilac Hedge be considered for planting beside the Sunfish <br />Lake Blvd. driveway, as opposed to trees. He stated the intent of the plantings would be to <br />screen the parking area from normal walking height. He inquired on Amcon's plan for outdoor <br />lighting. Mr. Quiring indicated they would be installing 400 watt halogen lights on the walls, <br />angled with protective shielding. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Deemer, seconded by Commissioner Jensen, to recormnend that City <br />Council approve the revised site plan for Amcon contingent upon compliance with the City Staff <br />Review Letter dated February 27, 1998. <br /> <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, Jensen, and LaDue. <br />Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Terry, Thorud, and Wivoda. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/March 2, 1998 <br /> Page 3 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />