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Minutes for the Planning Commission March 24, 1999 - Page 4 Most Planning Commission members felt the neighbors' concerns were legitimate, and since the tower did not meet the fall -down specification, it should not be allowed. Puleo made motion, Schumann seconded, to recommend denial of the special use permit to Brian and MaryJo Wurzer to construct a windmill on their property. AYES: Peterson, Schumann, Puleo NAYS: Peltier Motion carried. Schumann make motion, Peltier seconded, to request the Council revise the tower ordinance to include provisions for windmills. All AYES. Motion carried. Site Plan Approval (Sotelo Bodv & Paint Mr. Brian McGoldrick, 14715 Square Lake Trail, Stillwater, and Mr. Bruce A. Sotelo, 1556 5th St., White Bear Lake, had requested site plan approval to use Mr. McGoldrick's building at 5100 130th St. N. for autobody repair and painting. This matter had been considered by the Planning Commission at its regular meeting February 24, 1999, at which time application was tabled pending Mr. McGoldrick's explanation of how he will accommodate two tenants in the building. Mr. McGoldrick was present at the meeting and stated the Sotelo's business is code compliant and felt the issue of paving the parking lot should not hamper the issuance of a site plan approval. McGoldrick purchased the property in 1994 and felt he should not be held liable for the 1990 site plan which was never complied with. The Administrator stated the property was not in compliance then, and is not in compliance now; therefore, no site plan approval can be given. Mr. McGoldrick was told he needed an adequate site plan showing all technical details including parking, grading and water run-off. Schumann made motion, Peltier seconded, to table the site plan approval until the next meeting of the Planning Commission on April 28, 1999. All AYES. Motion carried. Concept Review (Eaaleview Meadows Senior Housing Subdivision Mr. Paul Keleher and Mr. Scott Montgomery, Northern Lights Development, Inc., 4910 Hwy. 61, White Bear Lake, presented to the Planning Commission a concept plan for development of approximately 20 acres of property located along the west side of Fenway Avenue. The City Council approved the rezoning of this property from RRl to SFU at their meeting on July 6, 1998. The proposed Senior Housing Development would consist of approximately 20 -four unit buildings to create a total of 80 units. Harley Johnson, owner of Harley's Sod Farm, 14196 Fenway Ave., voiced his concerns regarding water drainage and the possibility of the residents complaining about his current farming operations. The Planning Commission felt water management and high-density issues should be closely examined.