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City Council Meeting Minutes • October 26, 1999 Page 5 1 requesting clarification regarding specific restrictions on impervious surfaces. For example, Mr. 2 Horst questioned whether decking would be considered an impervious surface. 3 Faust responded that impervious surface issues become significant because plastic covering is 4 sometimes layed underneath rocks or decking, causing potential runoff problems. Faust believed 5 that the Council should request the City Manager to obtain technical expertise in relation to this 6 matter. 7 Thuesen specified that there are various issues to review and consider. In regard to the concept 8 review, Thuesen believed it would be difficult to upgrade from a single-car garage to a double- 9 car garage without imposing on current restrictions. Nonetheless, homeowners will potentially 10 desire to upgrade their property, and these issues will need to be considered. In addition, 11 Thuesen believed that both the Planning Commission and the City Council should review the 12 issue of impervious versus pervious surfaces. Thuesen cautioned, however,that lot coverage 13 issues needed to be carefully considered because the City has strived to create adequate flood 14 control. 15 Cavanaugh suggested that City Staff track the issues at hand and any authorizations provided. Ranallo requested Mornson(1)to explore obtaining professional advice regarding lot coverage and impervious surface restrictions; (2)to make a list of the permits that have been authorized; 18 and (3) report back to the Council with the results. 19 Horst reiterated that the application for a variance and setback regarding 3549 Stinson Boulevard 20 would be discussed at the next Planning Commission meeting during a public hearing, and a re- 21 port would be presented to the Council. 22 On another issue, Mr. Horst stated that the Planning Commission was requested to discuss op- 23 tions regarding the moratorium on the Salvation Army property. Mr. Horst stated it would ap- 24 pear that the property has been sold to the Heart of the Earth School. The Planning Commission 25 had discussed options and concluded that if the property had indeed been sold, that the 26 moratorium should be lifted. 27 Ranallo directed the City Manager to coordinate efforts with City Attorney Bill Soth in connec- 28 tion with the moratorium on the Salvation Army property. 29 1. Richard Krier- Follow-up Report on the St. Anthony ShoppingC_enter. 30 Ranallo welcomed Mr. Richard Krier, RLK-Kuusisto, and invited him to address the 31 Council. Mr. Krier reported that the plans for the redevelopment of the St. Anthony 32 Shopping Center were progressing as anticipated. Mr. Krier drew the Council's attention to an illustrative development plan included with the agenda package. He pointed out 46 that the village green area is larger and contained water,trees, and a place to hear bands 35 and view shows. There is also a connector to Kenzie Terrace, Mr. Krier stated, as well as