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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 20, 2006 Page 3 1 Ms. Moore-Sykes reminded the Planning Commission of their task to propose a motion 2 to recommend to the City Council to approve or deny the applicant's request to amend the 3 Mixed Use PUD to include the properties: Ed's Carwash, 2415 39th Ave NE, St. 4 Anthony, MN 55421, Lot 2, Block 1, Beutz Addition; Firestone Tires, 3901 Stinson Blvd 5 NE, St. Anthony, MN 55421, Lot 3, Block 2, Apache Plaza; and the Vacant Lot, Stinson 6 Blvd NE, St. Anthony, MN 55421, Lot 2, Block 1, Wirth Addition. 7 8 Chair Stromgren called Mr. Gemar to the podium to discuss the development plan. 9 10 Mr. Gemar provided plans of the development to the Commission. He pointed to how the 11 26 units would look once developed. The 26 units were previously designed as side-by- 12 side units. These units will now be 26 cottage style homes. The site is 2.4 acres with 13 approximately ten units per acre. The development includes three design choices ranging 14 from 1200 square feet to 1500 square feet. Mr. Gemar stated the two buildings to the east 15 will be completed first. These are five unit buildings. The second area will be six units 16 and the third will be five units 17 18 Mr. Gemar presented site plans and diagrams of the cottage units. Pointing to the 19 diagrams, Mr. Gemar pointed out that Stinson and 39th Avenue are the two major streets 20 adjacent to the development. Mr. Gemar identified sidewalks along Stinson and 39th Ave. 21 He noted that a significant number of pedestrians walk along Stinson where no sidewalks 22 exist. Mr. Gemar is proposing adding sidewalks along and looping around Stinson and 23 across the northerly portion of the property. This will result in sidewalks around the entire 24 development. 25 26 As a frame of reference, Mr. Gemar point out the locations of the Wirth property, 27 Firestone Tires and Ed's Carwash. He also indicated where open space and common 28 areas will be located. Each unit will have a private space in the front and a green space in 29 the back. A berm and landscaping will also be part of the development. Mr. Gemar 30 envisions the residents having access to and using Solo Park. 31 32 Mr. Gemar informed the Commission that he met with the Fire department about access 33 to the buildings. The private drive will be left open at the far end for safety purposes. He 34 also met with the developer and City engineer to go through the plans.No underground 35 storage tanks are located on this site. When Ed's carwash is demolished, the tank on this 36 property will be removed. 37 Chair Stromgren asked Mr. Gemar to put up the aerial photos for discussion. 38 39 Mr. Gemar referenced the elevation of the roof design and the back elevation. He pointed 40 out the numerous design elements for the units. The units will have brick or stone fronts, 41 Hardiplank siding,porches,pillars, and landscaping. He is planning to have these units 42 blend in with the other projects. The garages are located in the back of the property. 43 Referring to the site plan, Mr. Gemar pointed out how residents enter the development 44 from 39h-Avenue to access their garages. He also pointed out the fire lanes.