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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 19, 2000 • Page 2 1 Bergstrom reviewed this issue for the Planning Commission by stating that Accurate Wire Solutions 2 has submitted a formal petition to the City of St. Anthony for a street vacation for Anthony Lane. 3 Henry explained that with an addition planned by Accurate.Wire Solutions,more parking is needed 4 and necessary(per City Code)for the petitioner. It was noted that Staff finds it is conducive for the 5 City to grant this request to retain this business and assist with making the necessary 6 accommodations. Thus, staff recommends approval of the street vacation per the City Engineer's 7 comments as contained in his written report. 8 Roger Stoick,President of Accurate Wire Solutions,introduced himself and explained the proposed 9 addition measures 7,000 square feet and to accommodate this,Accurate Wire Solutions is requesting 10 the street vacation from the City. The City Code states required parking is 200 square feet per car. 11 Accurate Wire Solutions plans to add 20 cars to its parking lot so they would be required to have 12 4,000 square feet for parking. He presented a site plan of their existing building and proposed 13 addition, noting it far exceeds Code requirements since they will have 27,000 square feet available 14 for cars. 15 Thomas asked how many total employees they project in two.years. Mr.Stoick stated they currently 16 have 20 employees and the capacity of their organization is for 25 employees. Much of the space 17 is to store larger.products they sell along with taller ceilings to accommodate more storage.. He 18 stated he is unaware of any employees that ride the bus or bicycle to work. 19 Bergstrom noted the allowable square footages and parking requirements. He stated if this request 20 is within those requirements for setbacks and lot coverages,only a building permit is needed. Mr. 21 Stoick stated he believes the request is within the requirements and stated he has not yet selected a 22 builder and will meet with staff with regard to ordinance requirements. 23 Hatch arrived at 7:11 p.m. 24 Stille inquired regarding the location of the property to be vacated. Mr.Stoick identified the location 25 on the site plan. 26 Melsha noted the letter from WSB regarding their review of this request. Mr. Stoick stated he has 27 no objection to the suggestions and has already submitted the fee to the City. 28 There being no further questions, Chair Bergstrom closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. 29 Chair Bergstrom noted the City would be giving up this property and asked if this is a reasonable 30 consideration. He stated his view that it would allow an existing business to expand and the property 31 currently serves little public purpose. 32 Melsha stated his agreement, noting a pond is located on the other side. 33 Chair Bergstrom noted the City of Roseville was contacted and indicated it is no longer in their plan 34 to construct the small stub.