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Planning Commission Muiutes June 14, 2011 Devin Peterson of Peterson Construction, representative for the applicant -stated that the parking will not encroach any further into the wetlands. He stated that the septic system may have been driven on; plans include tearing up the existing septic system and pump and replacing it with a new, larger system Mr. Peterson stated that they do not plan to remove anytrees or bushes. He explained that two existing accessorybuildings will be torn down and replaced bythe proposed new building. Also, a new well will be dug and a new 200-amp service and transformer will be installed. A culvert will run under the driveway to the wetland to accommodate storm water. Mr. Peterson explained that parking for large gatherings will be on site and not on the road. No additional signage is proposed and the current sign will not be visible to the neighbors. Commissioner Anderson asked what kind of curbing is proposed for the parking spaces. Mr. Barnhart stated that plan does not define this detail; staff will work on this with the applicant. Commissioner Anderson asked if the applicant was agreeable to tabling their request. Mr. Peterson stated that since the site plan and wetlands delineation will not change, and they could work on the details with staff and the request could move forward to the City Council He explained that the rest of the parking would be located by the existing garage. Commissioner Anderson stated that he would like to take a look at the property and would vote "no" if a recommendation were made tonight. A member/treasurer of the Thai Buddhist Center organization stated they did not know that parking on the street and noise were issues with the neighborhood. She stated that there are no more than 50 people at events, other than the special event in October, because they do a count each time. She explained that the event in October has a maximum of 100 people. She explained that with the new addition, they should be able to keep everyone indoors for the events. Mr. Peterson stated that barriers could be installed to prevent parking on the septic area. Justin Thorndal, 10928 208`'' Avenue - stated that he has a degree in Wildlife Management and completed a nesting project on their property. He found that nests are no longer occupied near the Center, due to the large amount of activity on the site. Commissioner Lemke stated he supported tabling the request in order to resolve outstanding issues. Commissioner Ives concurred. Commissioner Bell stated that he was also in favor of tabling the request. Ne stated that the applicants could cut down all the trees if they chose to do so. He stated he was in favor of tabling the item so that a solution could be worked out. Commssioner Westberg stated he als o would like to take a look at the property in order to have a better understanding of what they are voting on. Commissioner Johnson stated that he concurred with the other Coinniissioneis' comments and was in favor of tabling this item. Mr. Barnhart explained that the parking issue seems to be the main concern, and other issues such as special events which maybe independent of this application. Page 3 • MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON TO TABLE THIS ITEM TO THE JULY 12,