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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION August 12, 1993 Recreation Commission with regard to park charge. Motion seconded by Carson. Motion carried 7 - 0. CUP FOR Mr. Stewart Chazin appeared before the Commission DRIVEWAY requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to RELOCATION amend a PUD to allow the relocation of an existing THE MARKET driveway at The Market Place Shopping Center. PLACE SHOPPING DeLonais asked about the width of the driveway as well CENTER as plans for landscaping. Chazin reported that he submitted a landscaping plan to the City Planner yesterday. Chazin reported their willingness to landscape, and indicated that the current driveway width is 30 feet. However, if Code allows a 25 foot width, he would prefer to reduce the width of the driveway. Keis asked why there was the need for more parking. Chazin reported the need for more parking adjacent to Rainbow Foods. Chazin reported that Rainbow's lease expires in 2 1/2 years, and the shopping center is doing whatever it can to retain this business. Rainbow has asked for more parking adjacent to their front door. Garske expressed concern about the site line for vehicles coming from the south on Rice Street. Chazin replied that they are proposing to extend the deceleration lane further to the south. The City Planner reported that MN DOT's design engineers will have to review and approve the deceleration lane. DeLonais pointed out that the deceleration lane is already 12 feet wide. Chazin replied that they are requesting that the lane be lengthened, not widened. Garske expressed concern that a 30 foot driveway width would be adequate, and suggested 40 feet. _'The City Planner reported that the minimum Code requirement is 24 foot width, but the City can require a larger width if it is felt necessary. The Planner Page 8