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August 11, 1999 Planning Commission City of St. Anthony 3301 Silver Lake Rd NE St. Anthony, Mn 55418 RE Application for a conditional use permits Hitching Post Dear Commissioners: I have been asked to comment on the proposed conditional use permit. We are all glad that a user has stepped forward to put the vacant 31,0000 square foot building into 18,000 square foot retail use as well as motor cycle sales use and vehicle repair use. This application and the cooperative actions of the developer are greatly appreciated. The proposed uses are either permitted uses or permitted conditional uses in General Commercial District. The development of this Old Country Market space will help the community realize the vision, which was adopted last year. In summary that vision is: • a retail mix with high quality, service-oriented specialties; • a strong design image with articulated entrances, and well-designed storefronts, green spaces and linkages between buildings; • pedestrian-oriented; • enhanced by natural elements; • community oriented with community gathering spaces; • appealing to all community members. Over the last few weeks we have been in negotiations with the Old Country Market property developer and the St. Anthony shopping Center owners to develop a plan which not only fulfills the vision but the adopted comprehensive plan and the Kenzie Terrace Urban Design guidelines. As part of the conditional use permit application, the Old Country Market developer has agreed to several conditions and is in disagreement on one condition. I would suggest that the Commission apply the following conditions to the conditional use permit: Building conditions of the conditional use permit: 1. All vehicles, merchandize and parts storage should occur in the building. Outside storage should not be allowed. 2. All trash and garbage storage should be enclosed in the building or in a building addition. The developer has not agreed to this condition. Because the large proposed dumpster is very visible from the Autumn Woods Apartments, the dumpster should be enclosed, the enclosure made of the same material as the primary building and painted to match the primary building.