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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes May 17, 2005 Page 14 1 John Kufus, 2712 27`x' Avenue Northeast, asked the Planning Commission to consider the fact 2 that if a drive-through is that popular it could end up with stacking and back up problems on 3 Kenzie Terrace. He asked them to take this into consideration when making their decision. 4 5 Stanley Kasal, 2801 Silver Lake Road, stated that if the drive-through becomes a reality would 6 there be an exit directly onto St. Anthony Boulevard. He stated that this could possibly eliminate 7 the potential for congestion on Kenzie Terrace,but it could also create problems going the 8 opposite direction. 9 10 Barry Tedlund,Fitness Crossroads, St. Anthony Center, thanked the Commissioners for their 11 time and commitment. He stated that the first plans AMCON presented troubled him a bit as he 12 felt they were trying to squeeze too much onto the site. He stated that he was disappointed to 13 hear that Spectators would not be coming to St. Anthony. He indicated that he took a drive to 14 Savage to check out the restaurant located there and it would have made a nice add to the City. 15 He acknowledged and agreed with the concerns expressed about traffic flow and the corner. He 16 stated that he was hopeful that it would be a stand-alone restaurant adding that it appears as if 17 they are trying to get too much out of this corner and would end up very congested. He stated 18 that bottom line,his interest is with the restaurant noting that it is his hope that they give the City 19 and the Residents what was promised. 20 21 Russell Karkola, 2828 Highway 88, stated that they need the parking noting that the Stonehouse 22 didn't have enough. He suggested giving the new owner a shot adding that he is in no hurry for 23 it, as the corner is already packed. He wished the new tenants good luck noting that if they have 24 a good business they would definitely need the parking. 25 26 Chair Stromgren closed the Public Hearing at 9:55 p.m. 27 28 Vice Chair Hanson stated that he is disappointed with the lack of information on prospective 29 tenants. He stated that the Planning Commission has to review the conditions to determine if 30 everything applicable has been included. He noted that the hours of operation are part of the 31 conditional use permit. 32 33 Chair Stromgren noted that the hours of operation are outlined under Item 1-Restaurant Location, 34 letter i. Hours of operation shall coincide with liquor service hours. He stated that having a 35 smaller restaurant in this location would be a better deal for the City, as it would have less impact 36 on traffic flow and the residential areas. 37 38 Vice Chair Hanson suggested that they stipulate the hours of operation. Commissioner Young 39 agreed and suggested 1:00 a.m. for serving liquor and 2:00 a.m. for close. 40 41 Ms. Moore-Sykes reviewed the recommendations for conditional uses: all conditional uses are in 42 effect except for the following: strike Item c-hours for outdoor seating; remove item d-no noise 43 within a residential district; strike Item f-patio location, as there is no patio. 44 45 Vice Chair Hanson suggested that they keep Item d as a condition of use.