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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 11, 2005 ADJOURN that the proposed connection between this concept development and the Tacheny Town Office site is adjacent to her town office unit. She was concerned about the impact on the parking spaces in front of her unit, and suggested that if a connection occurs, it be located further to the east. Desouky presented a letter from Renae Fry, another tenant of the Tacheny Town Offices, opposed to the cross traffic connection. Knudsen indicated that the City has received a letter from Azure Properties expressing concern that the parking at the Tacheny Town Office development is inadequate. Matthews reported that he is a tenant of the Tacheny Town Offices, and his business is the cause of the parking problems. Matthews reported that he has 90 real estate agents working for him out of this location. He recently purchased another building in White Bear Lake, and will be moving 40 of the agents to that location. Matthews estimated that the parking problems at the Tacheny project will be resolved within the next two weeks when his agents relocate. The City Planner noted that the Tacheny project was constructed under the same parking standards as other town office project, yet this is the only project generating parking complaints. The Planner appreciated Matthews' explanation of why the problem is occurring. Socha agreed with the suggestion made by Desouky that a cross access be relocated further to the east. Desouky felt the connection should be closer to the pond. She also indicated that the connection may help alleviate access problems in and out of the Tacheny site. In summarizing the Commission's comments, Knudsen noted his concern that the town office development would preclude other redevelopment opportunities in this area. He also noted the concern with the straight line of buildings and the straight line of parking and the suggestion that a creative alternative be developed and that future access to the property on the south be provided. Rheaume recommended that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Wojcik. Motion carried 7 — 0. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.