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Planning & Zoning Board September 12, 2012 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES A. Variance to reduce the side yard setbacks at 8001 Lake Drive, Miller’s On Main Michael Grochala, Community Development Director , presented the staff report. Staff recommended approval of the variance to the side yard setbacks at 8001 Lake Drive. Mr. Grochala noted that bids were opened and the city awarded a contr act for the signal project at Lake Dr./Main St. and Birch St./Ware Rd . Staff explained that on -street parking w ould be eliminated from the Miller’s site as part of the project. Staff reviewed the scope of the signal project at Lake/Main. Board members a sked if the city’s police department could assist with traffic control at this location during times of necessity. Mr. Grochala stated that the contractor will be responsible for all traffic control during the construction period. Qui n n Bergman, 990 Lo is L ane, explained that he is the son -in -law of Lyle Carpenter who owns the property to the north . Mr. Bergman stated concern that often times there are trailers parked along the side lot line , so he requested that curb stops be installed along the north edge of the property to avoid encroach ing onto Mr. Carpenter’s property. Mr. Grochala added that staff does not foresee any major issues with the new parking lot design. Mr . Laden made a MOTION to recommend approval of the Variance to the side yard set backs at 8001 Lake Drive , with a recommendation that curb stops be added along the north and south parking lo t lines. Motion was supported by Mr. Masonick . Motion carried 6 – 0 . Mr. Grochala informed the board that , with the cooperation of property owne rs, pedestrian crossings and sidewalks from 77 th street were added to the project to improve safety. B. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Amending the Conditional Use Permit at 6221 Holly Drive to allow for expansion of the existing satellite communications facilit y Mr. Grochala p resented the staff report. Sta ff recommended approval of C .U .P . amendment at 6221 Holly Drive . Mr. Grochala noted that t he applicant is no longer pro po sing a solid barrier wall as stated in the staff report . Applicant, John Palmer, Enc ompass Digital Media, stated that the removal of dirt wa s nearly complete and 2/3 of the berm ha d been reduced to the desired grade. He noted that the process was delayed because new recipients were needed to take the dirt. T hey decided against removing the entire berm as originally intended. They also decided against removing an additional berm in an area that attracts deer to their site . Mr. Palmer