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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 14, 2001 PUD - RICE STREET/ LITTLE CANADA,ROAD — FRATTALONE There was no one present from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. Mr. Barraclough recommended approval of a Variance allowing fence height of six feet, a Variance allowing construction of an opaque fence, and a Variance allowing fence location to line up with fence for the coffee shop provided that it is verified that this location is not within the public right -of -way for the Montgomery property located at 90 Rosewood Drive based on the fact that a hardship exists in that the street has become a significant parking area for the coffee shop and there is the need to screen parking lots from adjacent residential uses, and the City acknowledges the need to create a buffer between the coffee shop use and the adjacent residential property. Motion seconded by Knudsen. Motion carried 7 — 0. Frank Frattalone appeared before the Commission requesting a Planned Unit Development Permit allowing construction of an industrial /office complex in the Rice Street /Spruce Street area for Frattalone Excavating. The City Planner indicated that earlier this year the City Council granted concept approval for the PUD Permit for Frattalone Excavating's industrial /office complex as proposed. The Planner pointed out that there are actually two sites to consider. One being the Rice Street site where the cabinet shop is located and Frattalone is proposing to locate a couple of his businesses. The other is the Spruce Street shop that is the location proposed for the industrial /office complex or the Frattalone Excavating site. The Planner noted that the employee parking proposed is less than what the ordinance requires. Frattalone has requested approval for the parking as proposed with a proof -of- parking that shows that he has the ability to add parking in the future if the need warrants it. The Planner indicated that the proof -of- parking scenario is acceptable to him. The Planner suggested that for the Rice Street site, Frattalone should submit plans showing the potential long -term use of this property. He recommended that review of this site remain at the concept level at this time. The Planner felt that the PUD Permit for the Spruce Street site was reasonable subject to a satisfactory review by the City Engineer. The Planner also noted that the City Engineer is waiting for drainage, grading, and utility plans for this development proposal. Review of these plans 4 PAGE 56