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September 12, 2019 PC Minutes <br />Page 2 <br />It is in staff's opinion that there are practical difficulties in meeting the ordinance standard. The building <br />height and use is allowed in the zoning district. The right-of-way further limits buildable area and creates <br />new setbacks for the property. <br />In conclusion, the applicant has made changes to the architecture and building materials and has done a <br />good job to make the project cohesive with the existing buildings. The applicant is proposing to build the <br />project in one phase, which was requested by the Planning Commission <br />Staff recommends approval of the site plan and variance requests for the three-story climate controlled <br />storage facility located at 5560 152nd Street North. <br />Luke Doubler, came forward to address the Planning Commission. Doubler stated that the overall look of <br />the building has improved and they are happy with the outcome of the building. They have been working <br />with staff to finalize the design of the building and agree to complete the project in one phase. <br />Commissioner Derr asked if the windows are fake. Doubler stated that the windows are a fagade and that <br />there will not be any banners or images displayed in the window. <br />Commissioner Derr made a motion to approve the site plan and variance request for Minnesota Built Hugo <br />Minnesota LLC for Gopher State Storage, seconded by Commissioner Tjernlund. <br />All Ayes. Motion carried. <br />New Business <br />Cancel the November 14, 2019 and November 28, 2019 Planning Commission meetings and schedule a <br />meeting for November 21, 2019. <br />Motion by Tjemlund, seconded by Derr. All ayes. Motion Carried. <br />Cancel the December 12, 2019 and December 26, 2019 meeting and schedule a meeting for December 19, <br />2019. <br />Motion by Derr, seconded by Lessard. All ayes. Motion Carried. <br />Staff asked the Planning Commission to RSVP for the Hugo Bus Tour on October 5, 2019. <br />Adiournment <br />Commissioner Derr made a motion, Commissioner Arcand seconded, to adjourn at 7:25 pm. <br />All Ayes. Motion carried. <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br />Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant <br />