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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 9, 1999 Plowman pointed out that the Bob's Cycle building is close to the road, therefore, the proposed new building will not block the Bob's Cycle building. Plowman pointed out that the parking they are proposing is required by Code, and noted that Bob's Cycle may be short of parking since they have customers which use this property on the west as additional parking area. Plowman indicated that lowering their building by three feet would not help visibility for Bob's Cycle which already has good visibility from the freeway. Plowman pointed out that the tenants in their proposed building would not likely be using parking after normal business hours, and they are aware that customers from Bob's Cycle may use their lot as overflow parking. The owners of Little Canada Mall are also aware that the customers to Bob's Cycle may use the access point to Minnesota Avenue to avoid the Viking Drive/Rice Street intersection. Duray pointed out that the development proposal must meet parking requirements and there is no way to deviate from that requirement. Parking requirements are based on the square footage and use of the building. Montour pointed out that the State is turning Rice Street over to the County. It would be those agencies which would decide the types of traffic controls along Rice Street. Carson suggested that the building as proposed looks flat and that some peaks be added to the building. Plowman reported that they intend to comply with the City's architectural guidelines and will be addressing that issue more closely. Montour asked about pushing the building further west as suggested by the City Planner. Plowman replied that he would look at this. Wegleitner asked if there was an agreement with the Little Canada Mall to allow traffic from the proposed development to access Minnesota Avenue through that site. Plowman replied that they have an agreement and an easement will be provided across the property for this purpose. Wegleitner again questioned the weight restrictions on Minnesota Avenue. The City Planner indicated that he will research this issue. Montour pointed out the City Engineer suggestion that this property share in the cost of improving Minnesota Avenue. Plowman was not sure about that issue. Plowman pointed out that while the Little Canada Mall will be helping with the issue of access to Minnesota Avenue. The storm sewer system for this development will assist in addressing drainage concerns at the Little Canada Mall property. PAGE 166