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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes January 21, 1997 Page 3 1 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported in an attempt to facilitate the redevelopment of commercial areas 2 in St. Anthony, the City proposes to amend Chapter 16, Section 1635.05 of the St. Anthony 3 1993 Code-Ordinances. This change is being proposed to allow for the unique circumstances 4 created by current redevelopment strategies and efforts being utilized in commercial areas. 5 The current setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance seem to be creating an impediment 6 . to these redevelopment efforts, causing the request of several variances to be granted. It is 7 the intent of the City to allow for the orderly and logical redevelopment of its commercial 8 areas, while at the same time allowing redevelopment to occur in a controlled manner. 9 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported Staff is recommending the approval of the proposed amendment to 10 Chapter 16, Section 1635.05 of the St. Anthony 1993 Code of Ordinances by adding 11 Subdivision 8 and Section 2, Subdivision 27. 12 Chair Bergstrom noted that the requirement of 75,000 square feet of floor area was not 13 included in this amendment. He stated if the requirement was not included in the definition 14 of a shopping center, any center with 4 or more businesses would be able to present a 15 comprehensive signage package. He felt the comprehensive signage package was created for 16 larger shopping centers and may not be warranted for smaller centers with 4 or more 17 businesses. 18 Commissioner Gondorchin noted the 75,000 square foot requirement did appear in other areas 19 of the.Code of Ordinances including Chapter 16, Section 14.04. 20 Commissioner Horst stated he felt the restriction of 4 or more businesses was sufficient. He 21 questioned the detriment of allowing smaller establishments to utilize the comprehensive 22 signage package. 23 Commissioner Gondorchin stated he felt the intent was to address the north and south side of 24 Apache Plaza. 25 Commissioner Makowske noted "strip malls" are included in the comprehensive signage 26 package. 27 Chair Bergstrom closed the public hearing at 7:23 P.M. 28 Motion by Gondorchin, seconded by Bergstrom, to recommend adoption of the proposed 29 amendment to Chapter 16, Section 1635.05 and Section 2, Subdivision 27 of the St. Anthony 30 1993 Code of Ordinances as outlined by Staff and including the addition to the last sentence 31 of Subdivision 8 of, "and a total minimum floor area of 75,000 square feet. 32 Motion carried unanimously. 33 VIII. CONCEPT REVIEW. 34 1. Larry Beach: Verkins Addition. 35 A. Rezoning