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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 13, 2014 Fischer asked if the property would be cleared. The City Administrator reported the property would be cleared. He indicated that the architect for the project has done an evaluation on whether or not it was feasible to retain the 6,000 square foot building on the site that was constructed in 1993. Based on that evaluation, it was determined that retaining this building was not feasible for several reasons that the Administrator outlined. The Administrator then reviewed the preliminary Public Works /Parks Garage project in detail, including both the site plan and building plan. He noted that the building is proposed to consist of just over 26,000 square feet. The Administrator described the building elevations pointing out that there will be doors on three sides of the building, and only windows on the side abutting Montreal Courts. In describing the interior layout of the building, the Administrator noted that all City equipment will be store inside. The Administrator provided a breakdown of the interior uses which include vehicle storage, wash -bay, offices, etc. There is also a salt storage building proposed in the northwest comer of the site, which will screen some minimal storage bins on the north side of the property. The Administrator also indicated that the site will be extensively landscaped. The Administrator noted that the drainage plan is still being worked on, and installation of an infiltration system may be necessary. He indicated that it was staffs opinion that the Public Works/Parks Garage project will be a less intensive use on this site than the Brings use. The Administrator noted that the site and building plans are preliminary at this point, and the City will be holding an Open House within the next two weeks seeking public input on the project. A notice of the Open House will be published and will be mailed to property owners in the area of 2858 Centerville Road. Fischer noted that the primary entrances to the site are both LaBore Road and Centerville road. Fischer asked how many vehicles would be in and out of the site on average. The Administrator listed the City's equipment which includes two dump trucks, a street sweeper, a vactor truck, a number of pick -ups, and mowers. The building has parking for 10 large pieces of equipment and 11 smaller vehicles. The Administrator noted that the City has 5 full -time employees in Public Works along with 2 part- time seasonal employees. Parks has 2 full -time employees and approximately 5 part -time seasonals. The Administrator did not see the City's operation growing or changing substantially. Barraclough asked why there is a need for a new Public Works/Parks Garage. The Administrator noted that the need for a new facility has been discussed for some time. A needs study was done in 2000 which - 6 - 6