HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000033_pg019Park would also have a landscaped berm with trees.
Mr. Johnson felt that the City is interpreting "front yard" to mean the area
from the front of the building line to the property line and, that his
interpretation was that the "front yard" consisted of the area between the
property line and the building setback line. If his definition was correct,
then no variance for front yard parking would be necessary.
Mr. Johnson noted that the area between the blacktop terminal lot and the
mobile home park would be seeded. He added upon a question by the Administrator
that the front of the building could be redone at no increase in cost to make
it more esthetic and that Smith's Transfer would be willing to accept such a
stipulation in the special use permit agreement. Mr. Johnson said Smith
Transfer was willing to agree to all conditions specified at the February 11th
meeting.
Councilman Johnson was concerned about sleeping quarters on the second floor.
The architect assured the Council that these quarters were strictly for
Smith's Transfer drivers.
Councilman Pickar asked if there would be a curb within the property around
the parking area. Mr. Johnson stated that it would probably be a bituminous
curb or precast concrete.
The height of the berm was estimated at four to five feet. Mr. Johnson said that
there would be no vehicles stored in the seeded area on the property. The
Administrator suggested moving the gate to the seeded area over the City's
easement possibly avoiding obtaining a new easement to the west of this property
in order to gain access to the water tower.
Councilman Johnson noted that when the special use permit agreement is prepared
it may contain more or less terms and conditions specified in the Council
minutes of February 11, 1974.
MSP (Neisen - Pickar) To grant the special use permit to Smith's Transfer Corporation
to build a motor freight terminal on part of Lot 3, Mounds View Industrial Park,
contingent upon the preparation and signature of a written special use permit
agreement with an attached final site plan. 5 Ayes
MSP (Neisen- Hodges) To tentatively approve the site plan as presented on
February 25th, subject to its review and approval by the Planning Commission. 5 Ayes
Planning Commission Chairwoman Mrs. Haake informed the Council that when the
Planning Commission approved the special use permit for Smith Trucking their
only review was that of the sketch plan and their approval did not mean the
approval of the site plan. They only were giving concept approval to the
motor freight terminal on the site.
MSP (Johnson - Baumgartner) To adjourn at 9:29 P.M. 5 Ayes
respectfully Submitted,
tennis S. lla,
Clerk- Administrator