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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 2001 MONTANARI are using the same architect for building design. The property is currently HOMES zoned B-3 which allows professional office space by Conditional Use Permit. Gosman reported that they are requesting PUD approval given that individual lots would be created for each of the townoffice units. He further noted that the City's parking requirements have been met. Gosman asked for clarification of the Plamrer's recommendation for providing a turn-around at the north end of the parking lot. The City Planner suggested that some type of hammerhead turnaround be installed so that vehicles can turn around and do not have to back out of the parking lot. Gosmau was agreeable to this recommendation. The City Planner reviewed the City Engineer's recommendations noting that they appear to be routine and will not significantly change the layout of the proposal He further noted the requirement for Watershed approval of this development. Gosman indicated that he would comply with the recommendations of the City Planner and the City Engineer. He also reported that the development plan has been submitted to the Watershed. The Watershed will review this proposal at their January meeting. The Planner suggested that trash enclosures be attached to the building in some way. Gosman felt that was workable. Gosman also indicated that they would place additional landscaping adjacent to the apartment building. Keis asked about building materials. Gosman reported that the townoffices would be woodframe construction with brick or stone fronts identical to the Blacktern Office Park development. The City Planner indicated that brick or stone is proposed on two-thirds of the fronts with cedar on the rest. Dennis Deml, 2550 Park Street, was concerned about the additional traffic on Park Street that would be generated by this development. Deml did not feel Park Street could handle this traffic. Roycraft asked if Montanan Homes had commitments from any businesses to locate in the office park. Gosman replied that they have no commitments at this point. However, inquiries are coming from businesses that do not generate a lot of traffic such as insurance agents and financial planners. The businesses located in the office park would not be retail. Roycrafl felt that insurance agents and financial planners could generate a fair share of traffic. 2