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• COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 1997 forward pending that determination as there should be no problem with approval of the cemetery expansion. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the minor subdivision requested by Ruth Andrews for 855 Ash Street, pursuant to the conditions presented. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of an Amended Conditional Use Permit, Pat -a -Cake Childcare, 7761 Lake Drive - Ms. Wyland explained that Ms. Patty Beecher is the owner and operator of the Pat -a - Cake Daycare currently located at 7761 Lake Drive, just north of the Centennial Fire Department. Ms. Beecher has operated this center for approximately three years. Prior to that time, she operated out of her home. Since at least 1989, a daycare center has been located in this building. At this time Ms. Beecher wishes to expand her facility to accommodate a total of 75 children. Currently Ms. Beecher is licensed by the State of Minnesota for 48 children. The site of this daycare center is within the City's Neighborhood Business District and, according to the requirements of the existing Ordinance, a day care is permitted with a conditional use permit. Ms. Beecher will be purchasing the entire building in December and expanding the existing center to a total of 4,200 square feet. The Building Inspector and Fire Chief are aware of the proposed expansion and will be inspecting the site for compliance. The applicant has also been in touch with the Minnesota Department of Human Services to apply for an amended license to allow for the increase to 75 children. Ms. Wyland added that utilities are proposed for extension north on Lake Drive in the Spring of 1998. Ms. Beecher has indicated a willingness to connect to those utilities at that time. The facility is presently serviced by a mound septic system, which will then be removed and the play area moved to the rear of the site. There are 41 parking spaces provided on this site. This reconfiguration will allow for an expansion of the current parking area to allow for the 37 spaces required for the various uses in the building. Ms. Wyland concluded that Staff recommended approval of this amended conditional use permit with the following conditions: 1. An amended license for the expanded use is received from the Minnesota Department of Human Services. 2. Permits are obtained, as required, from the Building Department for any remodeling and change in signage. 3. The Fire Chief shall inspect the sight for compliance.