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MINUTES Planning Commission "'.1 Dec. 2, 1932 Rabcevich Conditional Use Permit Little Canada Mall Mr. DeLonais moved approval of the conditional use permit as requested by Dr. Rabcevich for his garage. Motion seconded by Mr. Ducharme. Motion carried 8 — 0. The Planner reported that Viking Partnership is seeking approval of Phase II for the Little Canada Mall and a variance for the size and height of its pylon on Minnesota Street. Mr. French commented that he thought the 1'l:±nning Commission was to get a 10 day study period for these types of requests. The Planner submitted to the Commission a plan for the expansion of the Mall. The Planner informed the Commission that Phase I1 is way short of the City's parking requirement. The Planner commented that Viking Partnership is planning to also acquire Lot 35 in the area and will then have two lots on Viking Drive with about 265 feet of frontage. The proposed addition will consist of two levels and total about 56,000 square feet. There is a common area proposed on both floors of the addition which will consist of a 20 foot wide corridor. If approved, the total square footage for the shopping center will be 92,000. The Planner reported that under the ordinance 455 parking spaces are required and the plan shows 289 parking spaces. Mrs. Timmons asked if this plan was too incomplete for the Planning Commission to make a recommendation on. The Planner stated that he is recommending that the building be reduced to the size that would accommodate the parking. The Planner stated that if the additional land is acquired, it is still questionable that enough parking can be provided. Mrs. Timmons stated that she felt at this point it was a waste of time to review the plan. Mrs. Timmons commented that there are currently parking problems at Phase I of the Mall. Mr. Brody replied that the parking spaces at Phase I meet the City's code. Mr. Brody stated that if Viking Partnership cannot provide the necessary parking, it will build a smaller building. Mr. Brody informed the Commission that a warehouse retail shop is planned for the first floor of the new phase. There will be a great deal of this space used for warehouse and thus the parking requirement should he lower for this area.