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Mounds View Planning Commission July 19, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 7 Planner Ericson stated these are general plans and staff’s recommendation is for approval of the general concept plan, with the 5-foot setback change, which would be considered by the City Council. He advised that this is a public hearing so notices were published and sent to property owners within 350 feet of the site. Dan Hall, representing The Mermaid, presented a colored rendition of the proposed project identifying the southwest corner of the 4-story AmericInn and attached banquet facility. He explained the regional holding pond will clean drainage not only from this site but also from County Road H, Horse and Rider, Pettibone, Herbst, and Perkins properties. He stated this is the largest area of untreated water in Mounds View and a grant was awarded to address the need to treat that drainage prior to it entering the Creek. Mr. Hall offered to answer questions of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Kaden asked if the drainage for businesses past Music Off 10 is addressed. Mr. Hall stated it is not. Commissioner Kaden asked if this will be enough parking as proposed. Mr. Hall stated the parking is appropriate when considered on a year-round basis. He noted the parking lot is designed in regional sections to allow clients to park close to the use they desire. However, since the building is connected, it allows you to enter the building and walk inside to the desired venue. Mr. Hall explained how they anticipate groups of people to arrive at the site, noting the various uses anticipate activity at different times. He commented on the importance of offering adequate parking and stated he is comfortable with the number of parking spaces being proposed. Commissioner Miller asked if the dining area will be opened to the public. Mr. Hall stated they are not adding square footage to the existing upstairs facility and the banquet center will be a new area. Commissioner Thomas noted the dining area being referred to by Commissioner Miller already exists. Mr. Hall stated that is correct and that it is a public dining area. Chairperson Peterson inquired regarding the exterior finishes. Truman Howell, the architect representing the Mermaid, stated the hotel will be a 96 to 97 room facility and construction will be with precast concrete floors and party walls constructed of concrete block for soundproofing as developed in the AmericInn programs. The exterior is made of EFIS and decorations. He stated EFIS is a stucco-like material that provides exterior character amenable to detailing and reveals. Chairperson Peterson asked how the exterior finishes of the new addition fit with the existing building.