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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 14, 2008 Politz described the proposed addition indicating that it would be the same height as the current building. Pre -fab tilt -up panels would be utilized for the exterior walls. These are finished and insulated panels. The interior office area would be sheetrocked and painted. Politz displayed a diagram of the exterior of the building and noted that the building would be a brown color and of similar construction to the Joe's Sporting Goods building. Politz noted that there is more banding proposed on the Express Image building and the exterior may have a raked concrete texture. He noted the windows and the vestibule area proposed for the office entrance. The vestibule is an air -lock entry and would extend 7 to 8 feet from the building. Duray noted that the expansion is proposed for the west side of the building. Politz indicated that that was correct. He indicated that Express Image plans to remain in their current location for some time, and potentially may expand to the north. Knudsen asked what is in the metal building on the property. Politz reported that Express Image leases that building for storage. Knudsen asked for a review of the landscape plan. Politz reviewed that plan in detail and reviewed the drainage patterns of the site as well. Politz indicated that they are agreeable to complying with the recommendations of the City Planner with regard to additional landscaping. He also indicated that with the addition of the rain water garden on the property and other improvements, they are trying to improve an area drainage problem. Politz reported that they have revised plans to incorporate the recommendations of the City Engineer, and have submitted these revised plans to the Watershed District for approval. Barraclough asked about roof drainage. Politz replied that the roof is flat and drains in all directions. He again reviewed the improved drainage plan for the property which will direct run -off to the proposed rain water garden. Knudsen pointed out that the property to the north is an eyesore as is the existing metal building on this property. Knudsen stated that, to the extent possible, the City would like to have this area cleaned up, and suggested removal of the metal building on the site. Politz noted that it is their feeling that the rain water garden and addressing existing drainage problems is an improvement for the area. Knudsen pointed out that this is the City's opportunity to improve the site. Politz indicated that the property owner does not intend to keep the metal building indefinitely, but does generate some income from the rental of this building. Knudsen suggested that the building be allowed to remain for one year as a condition of approval of the PUD. Politz felt that that was a reasonable condition, and thought that the property owner would be O.K. with that condition. - 2 - 18