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REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 5, 1990
Chairman Boche called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT
Barry, Boche, Carroll, Daykin, Finegan and Nestingen. Also present
was Council Liaison Ciernia and Planner Susan Hoyt Taff.
ABSENT
Duncan
Nestingen moved, seconded by Finegan, to approve. the January
8, 1990 Planning Commission Minutes as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
STANDING RULES
Planning Commission members reviewed the standing rules used
by the City Council. Members agreed that meeting procedures
could be streamlined by adopting the standing rules. Finegan
suggested that staff adapt the standing rules for the Commission
use for review at to the next meeting for approval.
PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
AN OFF-SALE LIQUOR STORE AT 1559 WEST LARPENTEUR AVENUE IN A
• B-2 ZONE
Planner Susan Hoyt Taff reviewed background information regarding
the use of the property and site considerations. She explained
that Mr. James Kettner was requesting the conditional use permit
for a vacant space in the Bullseye Shopping Center on behalf
of its owner, Mr. Dennis Hunt. She reported that the off-sale
liquor store parking fell within the parking variance for the
center adopted in May, 1989, and that traffic flow associated
with the store would not create problems.
Mr. James Kettner, the proposed tenant and proprietor, described
his experience in retail businesses including an off-sale liquor
store. He said that he and family members will assist him in
managing and financing the business. He expressed enthusiasm
for the location and associated uses in the shopping center.
He will be making minor alterations to the leased space by installing
office space/storage space and will be installing a walk-in cooler.
He anticipates employees will be parking on the west end of the
building. He plans to work closely with the police with regard
to checking ID's and enforcing the legal age requirements.
Mr. Kettner proposes to open April 1, 1990.
Don Grittner, 1718 Arona, asked Mr. Kettner if he had any affiliation
with a major liquor store. Mr. Kettner replied that he did not.
Mr. Grittner expressed concern regarding the crime element that
• a liquor store could attract the neighborhood and asked if there
were ways to prevent robberies. Mr. Kettner said that he will
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have two employees on the premises, the liquor store has a lot
of glass facing busy streets, and the parking lot will be well
lit. He will also work closely with the police to prevent crime.
A double barred/bolted security door, motion sensor system and
one way mirror in the office area will be installed.
Boche closed the Public Hearing at 8:18 P.M.
Finegan moved approval of the conditional use request with the
following conditions:
(1) Hours of operation will be Monday through Thursday
8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Friday and Saturday
8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
(2) Meet all applicable city and state Codes.
(3) Review the conditional use conditions in six months
• following the opening of the business and yearly
thereafter.
The motion carried unanimously.
PROPOSED CHANGE OF MEETING DATE
The Planning Commission unanimously agreed to meet on the 4th
Monday of the month with the first meeting being February 26,
1990.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM PLANNING CONSULTANTS TO ASSIST THE
CITY PLANNER AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH REVISING THE COMPREHENSIVE
MUNICIPAL PLAN
Susan Hoyt Taff reported that she mailed out eight requests for
proposals to planning consultants for updating/revising the Comprehensive
Municipal Plan. These are due by 4:30 P.M. February 23, 1990.
She also advised that the Metropolitan Council approved the City's
request for an extension to submit amendments to its comprehensive
plan.
PROPOSAL BY ARK DEVELOPMENT FOR THE SITE NORTH OF CITY HALL
Planner Susan Hoyt Taff reviewed the Proposal by Ark Development
for the site north of City Hall for a 100 unit elderly moderate
rent housing for seniors. She also reviewed the location, zoning,
project cost and financing. The developers would need Community
Development Block Grant funds and additional city loans to carry
• out the project. She will keep the Commission updated on future
developments.
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REPORT ON THE PLANS FOR THE PARK BUILDING FOR THE COMMUNITY PARK
Carol Kriegler reviewed plans for the construction of the park
building in the Community Park. She anticipates the Council
letting bids in February with construction to begin in April,
weather permitting.
Submitted by:
Katherine J. rman
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Donna Daykin, Sect tary
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