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MINUTES
PLANNING COMNILSSION MEETING
DECEMBER 5, 1983
The Planning Conrtnission meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by
Chairman Al Stefanson.
Stefanson, Olson, Chenoweth, Nilsen, Wallin, Mead and Bourquin. Also
present was Council Liaison Ciernia.
Geistfeld and Brown.
The November 7 Minutes were discussed. There being no additions or
corrections, Don Mead moved, seconded by Erma Olson, to approve the
Minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Mike Labalestra, Lido Cafe, presented information on Heir proposed
expansion. He stated they purpose to expand on the west side of
their building by 3,000 square feet to build a green-house type
lounge and a deli-type grocery operation. Mr. Labalestra also
proposed the possibility of purchasing the George Croft property to
the north for a parking lot. This would require rezoning. The
Planning Commission supported the expansion concept but felt the
impact on the neighborhood needed to be carefully addressed.
Bob Collins, representing Bullseye Golf Centers, Inc., presented a
preliminary drawing of a proposed building on their eight lots
provided it can be accomplished with the assistance of industrial
revenue bonds and,/or tax increment financing. The proposed building
would consist of 110,000 square feet and construction would cost
approximately $2,000,000. Mr. Collins explained that the current
zoning ordinance requires 115 parking spaces without considering the
change for compact cars while the plan indicates 92 parking spaces --
ten of which are located on the state right-of -way. Councilme:nber
Ciernia informed the Planning Commission that Council had suggested the
use of communal parking in the central business district and that
the matter would be given further consideration.
PRESENT
ABSENT
NOVENIDER 7TH
MINUTES
APPROVED
LIDO
CAFE
EXPANSION
LARPENTEUR/
SNELLTNG
DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Collins informed the Planning Commission that Bullseye Golf Centers,
Inc. had been approached by the First Bank with an interest in locating
a drive-in bank in their facility. He presented a drawing indicating
the bank location and the traffic flow patterns. To include this type
of facility would mean the acquisition of the land owned by the gas
station and the house located next to the liquor store. After considerable
discussion regarding the traffic that would be generated that would
cause increased traffic in the residential area, the Planning Commission
we~zt on record in opposition of a facility of this nature on the northeast
corner of Larpenteur and Snelling.
Jerry Wallin departed at 7:55 P.M.
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PLANNING COMNffSSION MEETING
DECEMBER 5, 1983
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Dahlgren and Associates presented and explained six different sketch
variations of how the Bullseye Building could be placed on the
northeast corner. After further discussion regarding acquisitions of
different properties (garage, Embers, liquor store, homes), whether
neighborhood garages could be turned to Pace Crawford, the alley width
changed or buffered, the building scaled down in size, underground
or under-building parking and the unloading of consignments, which has
always been a concern of the neighbors, Mr. Collins was asked to
return with information on the following questions to Council on Dec. 1lt:
(1) cost of acquisition and whether interested in
relocation of the gas station, liquor stare and
Embers,
(2) liquor store and service station,
(3) liquor store only,
(4) service station only,
(5) no takings, and try to maintain square footage
of building, and
(6) no takings, but build smaller building to
• comply with current parking requirements.
Dahlgren and Associates were also asked to expand their sketch variations.
Councilmeanber Ciernia referred to a letter from Andrews A11en, President
of Andrus A11en and Associates, Inc., indicating his interest in developing
a 130-150 unit mid-rise hotel in the Larpenteur/Spelling Area. After
considerable discussion regarding whether there is a need for this type
of development and haw the development would fit into the ~~village
concept+~, Phil Chenoweth moved, seconded by Erma 01 son, that the Planning
Commission is interested in pursuing the development on the southeast
corner only. Motion carried unanimously.
Harold Nilsen moved, seconded by Erma Olson, to adjourn the meeting at
9:10 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
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