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Planning & Zoning Board <br />May 8,2013 <br />Page 2 <br />Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 6:35 p.m. <br />There was no one present for Open Mike. <br />Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:35 p.m. Motion was supported by <br />Mr. Nelson. Motion carried 6 - 0. <br />7. ACTION ITEMS <br />A. PUBLIC HEARING for Preliminary Plat for a two-lot subdivision for a <br />proposed Metro Transit Park and Ride facility, located at the NW corner of I- <br />35E and Main St. <br />Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report, Staff recorrnended.approval of <br />the Preliminary Plat at the NW corner of I -35E and Main St. Staff noted that an <br />extension of 21st Avenue to the north will occur as part of this project <br />Staff addressed questions of the board. <br />Staff explained that abutting properties will be assessed for improvements installed by the <br />city. The facility will be owned and operated by Metro Transit. There will be no revenue <br />generated back to the city. <br />Staff discussed the potential for future development in this area. <br />Staff noted that the city will have an access easement agreement over the private drive. <br />Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 6:57 p.m. <br />Thomas Schutte, Azure Properties, 95 S. Owasso Blvd, Little Canada, stated that they <br />have a purchase agreement with the owner contingent on development. Mr. Schutte <br />noted that the private drive will be a 40 ft roadway easement that will serve future <br />development off 21St: Ave. <br />Maurice Roers, Metro Transit, and Mac Swedin, project manager, were in attendance. <br />Mr. Roers stated that the park and ride has been considered for a number of years. They <br />are attempting to provide more efficient service to the providers. The facility should not <br />cause any traffic conflicts. The existing park and ride at Lino Park will be closed and <br />serviced by this facility. <br />Board members questioned if there is consideration for expansion in the future. Mr. <br />Roers responded that at this time, they consider the number of proposed stalls to be <br />adequate for this site. He added that the facility will service St. Paul with possible future <br />service to Minneapolis. <br />DRAFT MINUTES <br />• <br />• <br />• <br />