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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes August 20, 2024 Page 9 1 property is a very important aspect. The environmental reports need to be studied before any 2 changes are made to the building, landscape, and property. He asked that all this be taken into 3 consideration before this is approved. 4 5 Vice Chair Morita clarified the Planning Commission only makes recommendations to the 6 City Council. 7 8 Vice Chair Morita closed the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. 9 10 Commissioner Erickson asked Mr. Grittman to confirm whether the site is in a TIF district. 11 Mr. Grittman stated he could not confirm that and does not know the status of the TIF 12 approvals for the site. Commissioner Erickson stated it sounds like a fabulous project. The 13 concerns mentioned are concerning and need more study. He is particularly concerned with 14 contamination on the site. That could perhaps be added as a condition. It seems like there is 15 enough capacity to handle 200 worshippers but may be short on parking for the offices. 16 17 Commissioner Hark stated she appreciates everyone’s comments. This use is much more 18 intense than what was there before. She noted some conditions such as in-depth parking and 19 traffic study and environmental condition. 20 21 Commissioner Rude stated he appreciates the input. The project has not been communicated 22 to the community to allow for more comments. There needs to be a vapor mitigation plan 23 which is costly at $5-8 sf to install the system. He does not know what regulatory committee 24 would require that testing. He does not have enough information to vote on this. There are 25 several questions that have not been answered. 26 27 Vice Chair Morita stated he was supportive of this project the last time it was presented. He 28 wants to be responsible for bringing back the points discussed previously, and the concerns 29 were affordable housing and tax income from that space. There was a strong feeling from the 30 Commission to not move forward. He does not believe there is a need for office rental space. 31 He does not know how to proceed at this point. Staff recommends approval with five 32 conditions. The applicant has asked the last two conditions be removed and additions being 33 environmental/contamination study and parking/traffic study be done. 34 35 Commissioner Rude stated when this decision was made before, his opinion was this property 36 should have stayed Commercial. There would be people working there. There are very few 37 jobs within St. Anthony. Met Council’s requirements will increase and unless the City tears 38 down buildings and redevelops, it will be lacking. The project would be good and there is 39 great support, but this may not be right for St. Anthony in this space. 40 41 Commissioner Erickson pointed out the Tibyan Center would be a regional draw which would 42 provide customers to businesses located in St. Anthony. 43 44 Commissioner Hark suggested there are three options available to the Commission. These 45 options are approval, denial, or approval with added conditions. 46