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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 12, 2010 move as quickly as possible. Everson asked if there were any issues with hazardous materials on this former McDonald Battery site. Haugdahl indicated that the site received clearance in April of this year. Everson asked the size of Prewire's current location and this proposed building. Haugdahl replied that they are currently in a 9,000 square foot building. That building is long and narrow and has some occupancy challenges. The McDonald Battery building is 12,000 square feet, and Haugdahl replied is a perfect fit for them. Everson asked about future growth. I-Iaugdahl explained the work they do for Comcast and the fact that Comcast has asked them to do work out-of-state. I Iaugdahl indicated that Prewire's commitment is to do their best work, which they feel can be achieved by staying local and at approximately the size company that they are now. Duray asked about the outside materials of the building. Dibb replied that the building is steel with some wooden and some fiberglass doors. Doors will be replaced. The Planner indicated that the City's code no longer allows metal exterior buildings. As an existing metal building in a PUD District, the City should decide the level of improvements that are adequate to achieve PLJD goals. Duray asked about truck traffic. Dibb replied that traffic trickles in and out. Their plan would be to designate one access point as "in" and the other as "out". The highest traffic times would be approximately 7:30 a.m. in the morning and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the evening. Duray asked how many vehicles would be parked on the property overnight. Dibb estimated about 40, but indicated that the number fluctuates depending on whether they are buying or replacing vehicles. Duray asked tho number of parking spaces. Dibb reported that there are approximately 80 spaces on the property, inchiding flee spaces in the overflow parking area. Duray asked if there were easements over the access drives. Haugdahl reported that there are three easements that run with the property, including the access drives. He indicated that the pavement on these drives is pretty deteriorated, and would be repaired. Duray asked about parking requirements for the site. The City Planner indicated that there are about 35 parking spaces on the property. Ile indicated that the bigger issue is Prewire's actual use, in addition to vehicle storage and parking issues. The Planner stated that he will look at the proposed parking plan to ensure that parking is maximized. The Pla~mer also noted that City provision relative to proof of parking which ensures that if additional parking is needed in the future, it is available on site. Dibb noted that the overflow parking area is a perfect spot for the storage of their spare vehicles. Dibb reported that, if required, they would -13-