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Planning & Zoning Board November 12, 2003 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES probably the foundation workers that made the mi stake. He noted he had spoken with the neighbor to the south and he was no t in objection to this variance. Mr. Corson made a MOTION to recommend approving Kerry Burnham/Don Sina – Capital Homes, 6750 Black Duck Drive request for variance from the required 5-foot side yard for accessory building and was supported by Mr. Tralle. Motion carried 4-0. A. PUBLIC HEARING, Circle-Lex VFW, 7868 Lake Drive, Conditional Use Permit Chair Schaps opened the Public Hearing at 6:45 p.m. Staff stated applicant was interested in c onstructing a new building at their site on the northeast corner of Lake Drive and Lois Lane . He noted the site was guided and zoned for this type of use. He indicated this wa s not within the MUSA and in order to connect to city utilities, it needed to receive MUSA. He noted the site had a conditional use permit (CUP) which would need to be ame nded to allow the construction of the new building. He indicated the City approve d a CUP amendment in April 1999 for the construction of an addition onto the existi ng VFW building. The work proposed by this new application would replace that approved plan. Staff summarized their November 12, 2003 report in detail. Staff noted there were a number of issues that should be addressed prior to approval. He indicated several of these issu es were so important, that th e rest of the plan depended on them. Because of this, staff recommended tabling the project. This would allow applicant time to redesign the ponds and park ing, as well as examine the other issues as noted in staff’s November 12, 2003 report Chair Schaps invited the a pplicant to make comment. Mike Thomas, Architect, stated they realized there were issues with parking. He noted if they looked at the area as a theatre or aud itorium use, there would not be enough parking, but if it was looked at as a da nce hall, there would be adequa te parking. He stated this was a matter of interpretation. Brian Bourassa, Civil Engine er, stated they had relocated the pond, which eliminated some of the parking spaces. He indicated they would address al l concerns regarding ponding issues and they hoped to find a middle ground for parking. Chair Schaps suggested they talk to othe r VFW’s to find out their parking needs and show staff what VFW’s of this size actually needed for parking. Mr. Thompson stated the biggest issue they had from a design standpoint was the parking issue. He stated they would do their best to address the other issues by the next meeting. He noted they hoped to start c onstruction this winter, if possi ble. He showed a sample of the proposed exterior materials and colors.