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Planning & Zoning Board March 11, 2020 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES VI. ACTION ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance Amendment for Site Plan and Building Modifications for 617 Apollo Drive Ms. Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. The applicant, Sergei Nazarenko, submitted a Land Use Application for an Ordinance Amendment for site plan and building modifications at 617 Apollo Drive. The applicant is proposing to construct a restaurant with rooftop dining in the existing building. Eagle Liquors currently occupies the north portion of the retail building. The 1.02 acre site is legally described as Lot 3, Block 1, Lino Lakes Market Place. Per the Marketplace Planned Development Overlay (PDO) Design Guidelines Ordinance No. 03-05, substantial departures from the approved plans require an amendment to the ordinance. The proposed amendment relates to an increase in building height, exterior staircase structure and both ground and rooftop mechanical equipment screening. Board Comments Mr. Root commented on the type of material use to screen the ground mechanical equipment. He suggested a block wall be installed rather than the proposed 6ft stained cedar fencing. Mr. Root commented on the color of exterior staircase. He suggested a more neutral color for the staircase as opposed to the proposed red. Mr. Root questioned if there would be enough parking spaces in the lot. Mr. Evenson suggested the proposed 6ft cedar fencing be raised to 9ft so that it would be high enough to screen any exhaust. Mr. Evenson concurred with Mr. Root’s proposal for a more neutral color for the staircase. Mr. Tralle liked the idea of a block wall to screen the ground mechanical equipment. He wondered if the screen, whether a fence or block wall is used, would prohibit the airflow to the cooling condenser. In addition, he proposed that the fence along the trash enclosure drive be continuous. Mr. Tralle thought the red color of the rooftop safety railings and the staircase was fine. Mr. Tralle stated if there is concern over the number of parking spaces in the lot it would be addressed by the business. Mr. Tralle, Mr. Evenson, and Mr. Root thought the proposed additional screening south of the hood exhaust was not necessary. Staff recommends approval of the Ordinance Amendment subject to conditions listed in the staff report. Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 7:02 P.M.