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Planning & Zoning Board <br />July 12, 2017 <br />Page 5 <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br />Jerry Anderson, PO Box 310 Forest Lake, MN. <br /> <br /> Mr. Anderson stated that there are only 2 parking lot light poles, one that is <br />centered on the west side of the parking lot and one that is centered on the south <br />edge of the site. The remainder is lit by box lights. All lights are downward facing <br />on 22 foot poles. <br /> Mr. Anderson stated that the berms on the west side would not be necessary and <br />serve no purpose. He stated that they would be detrimental to the operation of the <br />business. He stated that the pond in that area is more of a rain garden and will see <br />little standing water. He also stated that he was ok with moving the fence across <br />the pond. In addition the trash area is brick walled, an extension of the building <br />and is a feature incorporated with the entire site. He also stated that he was happy <br />to make the fence placement change from the outside of the pond to the inside as <br />recommended by staff. <br /> Ms. Larsen asked about the parking lot screening on Lake Drive and the proposed <br />outdoor display area. She stated that staff did not write the report with an outdoor <br />display area being used and would not be allowed as is. <br /> <br />Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 7:33 p.m. <br /> <br />Katherine Beemer, 925 Kelly St. Lino Lakes, MN. <br /> <br /> Ms. Beemer asked where the rental trucks will be located on the property. She <br />also stated that traffic makes it difficult to get off of Kelly Street on to Lake <br />Drive. <br /> Mr. Carlson stated that the trucks would be located in the rear of the lot and that <br />they ask for Penske to limit the amount of trucks on the property. If there are <br />extras they would be located in the rear of the building. <br /> Mr. Laden asked if the trucks would be considered outdoor storage. <br /> Ms. Larsen stated that they are accessory use and are allowed as 25% of floor area <br />for outdoor display area. <br /> Chair Tralle said that the truck storage is not that big of an issue and that the <br />proposal would be an improvement over what is currently there. He thinks that <br />Kelly Street is the appropriate street for ingress and egress for the business. <br /> Mr. Laden asked about the number of parking stalls being proposed. <br /> Ms. Larsen stated that the proposal currently exceeds the parking requirements <br />and could use some of the spaces for the storage of the rental trucks. <br /> Ms. Larsen stated that a stipulation that rental trucks be only kept in parking stalls <br />facing Lake Drive rather than Kelly Street. <br /> Mr. Stoesz asked if the ponding in front is needed on the site. <br /> Ms. Hankee stated that they do need both ponds to meet the requirements for <br />storm water management requirements. <br /> Ms. Larsen stated that staff did not have any issues with the location of the ponds. <br /> Mr. Anderson said that the ponding was already approved by the Rice Creek <br />Watershed and could not be changed without re-approval from the Watershed.