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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 15, 2003 Page 4 Commissioner Hanson asked how many additional staff members would be required. Mr. 2 Brewer stated that it would probably require two more staff members. 3 4 Commissioner Hoska referenced the curb cut in front and asked if they anticipated an island. 5 Mr. Brewer explained that the proposed curb cut is for the drop off point. He further explained 6 that EMS would be able to enter the site from the east driveway. 7 8 Commissioner Stromgren referenced the exterior drawings and asked Mr. Brewer to review the 9 materials they plan to use. Mr. Brewer reviewed the materials with the Commission noting that 10 the building would consist mostly of brick with a stone-face along the front entry. Dan O'Brien, 11 Architect for the project further explained that the permanent siding is a vinyl material that 12 would be maintenance free. He stated that the trim around the eaves of the building and gable 13 ends are metal clad with brick and stone accents. 14 15 Commissioner Hanson asked if there would be additional signage. Mr. Brewer stated that they 16 are proposing a ground sign on Kenzie Terrace to designate the entrance in addition to 17 directional signs. 18 19 Chair Melsha closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. 20 21 Vice Chair Stille noted that he was initially taken aback at the number of parking stalls stating that after hearing the existing history he is glad to hear that it is in line with the number of units. 10 He explained that he drove through the project and did notice that the general exterior parking 24 lot is not full. He stated that his concerns' regarding the parking stalls has been satisfied. 25 26 Motion by Commissioner Stille, second by Commissioner Chair Melsha, to recommend approval 27 of the proposed planned development unit for plans dated November 2002, subject to change in 28 proposed parking to 38 versus 35, subject to review of cross easements by the City Attorney and 29 completion of the re-plat. 30 Motion carried unanimously. 31 32 7.2 Aicon Construction, 2900 Kenzie Terrace and 2700 Highway 88. 33 34 Chair Melsha opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. 35 36 Susan Hall stated that city has entered into a predevelopment agreement with Amcon 37 Construction to redevelop the corner of Kenzie Terrace and Highway 88, also known as the 38 Stonehouse and/or Fire Station sites. She stated that Amcon has submitted the formal 39 applications for public hearings associated with their final plans. She reviewed the pending 40 applications with the Commission noting that the applicant is also requesting an administrative 41 subdivision. She explained that the administrative subdivision does not require a public hearing 42 but is being included for discussion and will be forwarded to the City Council for review. 43 Ms. Hall provided the Commission with a background history stating that the redevelopment 40 plans shows 26,000 square feet of retail in two buildings. She stated that one new building 46 would be located on the northern portion of the property, located at the corner of Kenzie Terrace