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1VIINDTGS CITY COUNCLL rEBRUARI' 23, 2005 Mr. LaValle introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOI,UTIONNO. 2(lOS-2-49 - CAL1./N(r FOR A CLOSED SESSION AT THE END OF TIfE COUNCIL MEETING TO DISCUSS TILE DA I.SPRING LITIGATION 'fhe foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Allan. Ayes (5) LaValle, Allan, Keis, I3lesener, Montour. Nays (U). Resolution declared adopted. P120TERTY Mayor I3lesener opened the Public Hearing to consider the Property DIVISION, Division, Lot Combination as well as a Conditional Use Permit to LOT allow a regional government building in the Public Zoning District COMBINA- relative to the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed Disd~ict's TION, proposal to develop the Noel Drive property. Blesener noted that CUI' - the City Planner recommended approval of the proposal. 1-Ie also NOEL DRiVG- noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval subject RAMSEY to compliance ~a~ith the recommendations of the City Planner, waiving the METRO requirement 1-or fur<uicial security for landscape maintenance, and due to WAT.E:RSI3E+D safety concerns, regi~iiring the Watershed increase the side yard setback along Noel Drive and work with the City Planner to determine what a reasonable setback would be. Cliff Aichinger, Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District, appeared before the Council and revie~a>ed their development plans for the Noel Drive property. Aichinger felt the development will bean interesting and appealing asset to the community. J'Ie indicated that the building design is functional, and felt addressed the issues outlined in the letter of understanding and purchase agreement. Aichinger felt the only issue of concern is the screening of two District vehicles that would be stored on the property evenings and weekends. Aichinger pointed out that the parking lot would be screened firom Nonn's parking lot and would be screened by the building and accessory garage from the west and north. "I'he parking lot would be visible from the east, and Aichinger indicated that they are agreeable to installing some additional shrubbery for extra screening. However, they had concern for visibility for vehicles exiting t~1e par~Ung lot. Aichinger indicated that another issue that has been raised is the setback fi~om Noel Drive. He pointed out that the setback in the Public Zoning District is 15 feet, and they are proposing a 20 foot setback for the building from the side }yard along Noel Drive. Aichinger indicated that the building could not be moved back without encroaching into the creek bank. He also indicated that the building design would have to be redone in order to provide for additional setback Aichinger indicated that There 6