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Planning & Zoning Board November 14, 2012 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES Gary Schmidt , 8027 Danube St ., asked what portion of the cost the city is paying for the signal project at Lake Dr ./Main St. Mr. Schmidt commented that the base of the light posts being installed appear to be very old. He suggested that the c ity should be getting new equipment if the city is paying for the lights. Staff responded that the cost is split between Anoka County and the c ity. Mr. Grochala added that the County is paying some additional costs for overlay on M ain S t. south of 77 th a s well as improvements at Marketplace Dr. Ri chard Dick, 8061 Lake Dr., asked about the zoning of property across from the gas station . Mr. Grochala stated that Mr. Dick’s property in the NW quadrant of Main St./Lake Drive is zoned Light Industrial while guided as Mixed Use. Staff noted that t he City would have to rezone the property to reflect the 2030 Comp Plan. Gary Schmidt addressed some unsuccessful projects in the city and the cost to taxpayers. He asked for comment as to why businesses such as the Hampton Inn , local s trip malls and other businesses have not done well . Chair Tralle stated that develop ers have every right to build an allowable use on their property. Mr. Nelson made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6 :42 p.m. M otion was supported b y M r .Laden . Motion carried 5 - 0 . V. ACTION ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a Preliminary Plat for a two -lot subdivision and Conditional Use Permit & Site Plan Review for a motor fuel station at the NE corner of Lake Drive/Main Street Br eanne Rothstei n, WSB & Associates, pres ented the staff report on behalf of the city. Staff recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat, C.U.P. and Site Plan Review for the NE corner of Lake Dr./Main St . Ms. Rothstein updated the board on some revisions that the appli cant has offered since the writing of the staff report. Staff addressed questions of the board. M s . Rothstein clarified that the liquor store is a permit t ed use in the GB, District and subject only to administrative review . She noted that the board woul d be only be reviewing the preliminary plat and the conditional use permit for the motor fuel station . Mr. Grochala provided a history of zoning and land use on th e site. Mr. Tralle asked about the type of rain garden proposed for the site. Mr . Grochala stated that the proposed pond would include standard city seed mix for pond areas which would likely include grasses and native flowers . Cattails would likely grow within the ponds.