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Minutes for the Planning Commission August 25, 1999 - Page 2 Puleo made motion, Peltier seconded, to recommend approval of Bald Eagle Industrial Park, 3rd Addition, subject to a wetland mitigation plan being provided for this plat and approved by the Rice Creek Watershed District. Ayes: Kleissler, Malaski, Peltier, Peterson, Puleo Abstain: Kellison Motion carried. Site Plan (Nor -Lakes) The Planning Commission considered the request of Nor -Lakes Services Midwest, Inc., 606 Vandalia Street, St. Paul, MN, for site plan approval to construct a 73,699 square foot office/manufacturing facility on 5.99 acres described as Lot 3, Block 1, of Bald Eagle Industrial Park, Third Addition. The Board of Zoning Adjustment previously recommend approval of three variances: first, to allow the proposed building to be setback 12 feet instead of the required 30 feet; second, to allow the driveway to abut the rear property line; and third, to reduce the number of parking spaces to 34 from the required 78. Pete Vanasse, Kellison Companies, discussed comments made in the City Planner's review of the site plan. Vanasse agreed that the number of trees, based on the square feet of the building, was excessive, and stated he would plant according to the perimeter calculation. Vanasse also stated he would alter the size of the sign to conform with the sign ordinance. Malaski made motion, Peltier seconded, to recommend approval of the Site Plan for Nor -Lakes Services Midwest, Inc., on Lot 3, Block 1, Bald Eagle Industrial Park, 3rd Addition, for a 73,699 square foot office/manufacturing building, with the following condition: 1. As determined necessary, parapets will be placed to screen rooftop equipment from ground and street views. 2. All trash handling materials and loading areas shall be fenced with materials consistent with the exterior facing materials of the principal building. 3. A revised landscaping plan, utilizing the perimeter calculations, be submitted and approved by the City, identifying adequate screening around the perimeter of the site and building. 4. Exterior lighting shall be directed on the site and away from adjacent properties and roadways. 5. Within 30 days of the start of facility operations, a permit shall be submitted to the MPCA for approval as required. 6. Grading and utility plans be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. 7. Grading and utility plans be reviewed and approved by the Rice Creek Watershed District. Ayes: Kleissler, Malaski, Peltier, Peterson, Puleo Abstain: Kellison Motion carried.