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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 17, 1999 Page 6 1 conditions if approval of the conditional use permit is granted: 2 1. Vehicles awaiting service, products, and parts are to be stored inside the building; 3 2. All trash, garbage storage and trash compactor should be enclosed; 4 3. All mechanical equipment placed on top of the building should be screened or camou- 5 flaged with the same material and color as the primary building; 6 4. The site should conform to the Kenzie Terrace Redevelopment Project Area Design 7 Guidelines, including lighting, screening, landscaping, pedestrian amenities, and parking. 8 Morrison clarified that Mr. Furseth has applied for two requests, which are the conditional use 9 permit and the comprehensive sign package. Mornson stated that the concept presented at the 10 Planning Commission meeting was modified somewhat from the plan presented at an earlier 11 meeting. The difference is that more green space has been added. 12 Bergstrom commended Staff for their dedication in providing up-to-date information and for 13 keeping the project moving. 14 Mornson stated that the new concept presented is named the "St. Anthony Shopping Center 15 Master Plan." Once the Plan is approved, the negotiation process would begin. Morrison said 6 Staff is hopeful that 1-'/2 acres of green space with a gazebo would be in place for next year. 18 Hatch questioned whether the new owners were in favor of enclosing the trash bin and if over- 19 story trees would be utilized as a screen instead. Mornson responded by stating this was an issue 20 to be discussed. 21 Hanson asked if the City is preparing to enter into negotiations with the public regarding the pur- 22 chase of City-owned property such as the liquor store and the Stonehouse Restaurant. Bergstrom 23 suggested the Commission return to that issue later in the meeting. 24 Mornson stated that he had received approximately ten telephone calls from residents objecting 25 to the approval of the conditional use permit. The concerns mentioned were increased noise 26 levels, and motorcycles and snowmobiles being driven through the residential community for test 27 drives. 28 Bergstrom introduced Mr. James Kellison of Kellison Co. and invited him to address the 29 Commission. 30 Mr. Kellison drew attention to a site plan he presented. He stated that the former Town and 31 Country building is in disrepair and it is Mr. Furseth's vision to upgrade and renovate the build- 32 ing. Mr. Furseth is one of the owners of a business entitled "The Hitching Post," which has three 33 current locations and has been in business for over 11 years. Mr. Furseth is closing the University 0 store and moving that business to St. Anthony. 35 Mr. Kellison stated that the business would offer sales, service, and accessories for snowmobiles,