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MINUTES PLANNING COMNILSSION MNETING PAGE 2 AUGUST 8, 1983 • • access. In his initial preliminary analysis he felt that the area was not the best location for another neighborhood shopping center; that a second story office complex had good potential; and that a strong theme or image was needed. In the next couple of weeks he plans to continue meeting with the Citizens Development Committee as we11 as survey the present businesses in the area. He wi11 present his final analysis upon completion. Chairman Stefanson inquired whether Federal money was available in the form of grants and Mr. Uban indicated that was a possibility if the grant request were correctly written. Money for development could also be explored through the state of Minnesota. Erma Olson asked if the land were suited for a motel to which Mr. Uban replied that he did not feel confident that a market e~cisted at this time. Phil Saari from the North Suburban Developmental Achievement Center, CONDITIONAL Inc. presented a brochure containing information on the Developmental USE, NORTH Achievement Center, Inc. including information on its programs, SUBtki,BAN its enrollment (72 adults, 30 preschool children, staffing (ratio is DEyELOp~- 1-3 for preschool and 1-6 for adults) and its purpose. The North TAL ACHIED- Suburban Development Achievement Center, Inc. has been in operation EMENT CENTER since 1961 serving ten northwestern suburbs. After a discussion, Erma INC. Olson moved, seconded by Harold Nilsen, that a conditional use be granted with a stipulation that adequate supervision be provided while the children were indoors as well as out-of -doors. Paul Borg, Superintendent of the Roseville School District indicated that the DAC has been a good tenant at the Lake Owasso School and the school district would continue its three year lease (one year remained) or enter into another three year lease. Mr. Saari indicated that August 31st is when their lease would expire at Lake Owasso School and they have requested the fire, health and safety, etc. inspections. After a discussion, a unanimious vote was taken to approve the conditional use. ~® Planrli.ng Commission reviewed a request Prom Norbert Hermes, 1755 NORBEftT St. Marys to blacktop a 90 foot by 12-1/2 foot strip of grass on the HERMES, boulevard ad3acent to Larpenteur Avenue near the Hermes Shopping Center. 1755 ST. Erma Olson and Chairman Stefanson preferred the grassy area, which they MARYS felt added to the overall composition of the shopping center. Council- R.ED member Ciernia pointed out that since the area is being studied with hopes of redevelopment, the matter should be deferred until spring. Mr. and Mrs. Hermes were in agreement. WORKSHOP A workshop has been scheduled with Carl Dale for August 23rd at 7:00 P.M. 8/23/83 The Planning Commission was advised that Hewlett Packard had acquired ~T title to the Hermes property so the property has been rezoned B-lA. PACKARD Chairman Stefanson requested Carl Dale be advised of this rezoning so REZONING that it could be inc~tded as part of the discussion at the workshop. •