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• Mounds View Planning Commission April 15, 1998 Special Meeting Page 13 The applicant,Bridges Leasing Company, LLC, was present. Associate Ericson gave his presentation as follows: Bridges Leasing Company,LLC, is applying for permission to expand its current facility by building a 35,188 sq. ft. office/warehouse facility. This expansion will bring the total build-out to 64,376 sq. ft. The parcel of land, currently zoned I-1,Industrial District, is undeveloped with the western edge of the property in wetland, and the remaining area covered by dense tree cover. The proposed expansion will match the design and style of the existing building. Two areas of concern were addressed at the Planning Commission meeting held April 1, 1998. One being parking requirements. The second being the closeness of the paved parking lot to the adjacent wetland. The applicant has provided a master plan showing how the required parking numbers can be met. A proof of parking for 38 stalls was indicated on the site plan. This will require either a variance or a conditional use permit. The parking issue can be resolved after approval or denial of the application is achieved. • The paved parking area has been modified, as suggested by the Commission at the April 1, 1998,meeting to show the closest point to the wetland as being ten feet. Because work is being done within 100 feet of a wetland, the applicant will be required to have a wetland buffer permit approved by the City. The revised site plan showed the 100- foot wetland buffer, the edge of the easement area, and statistics regarding the area of the buffer and the percent of which is covered in pervious and impervious surface. An ordinance vacating the drainage and utility easements between Lots 2 and 3 was drafted by the City Attorney and presented to the Commission. An easement document that will dedicate to the City a drainage and utility easement over the delineated wetland area is being prepared by the City Attorney. Staff is recommending approval of Resolution 542-98, a resolution recommending approval to the City Council of a development review for the Bridges Technology Park Phase II expansion,with stipulations. Stipulations were listed as follows: 1. Prior to the issuance of any City permits, the applicant shall accomplish the following: • a. Obtain a Rice Creek Watershed District permit(has been met).