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City Council Minutes Page 4 July 16, 2012 Mr. Barnhart clarified that the fence doesn't need to be removed entirely but should be moved onto Parcel B. Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. Councilmember Westgaard questioned if the stormwater pond was created as a result of the mini - storage or Mn /DOT. He questioned if it was required to contain the runoff from the pavement of the mini - storage and further expressed concerns with Parcel B being able to contain its own runoff. The reason for development of the pond was unknown at this time. Councilmember Westgaard stated there is an issue with the billboard and how it would affect the city's long -range planning. Councilmember Zerwas concurred. He further stated the Economic Development Authority and the City Council were purposeful in planning for the future of this area and it was done with great consultation and involvement of property owners through an exhaustive process. He noted the Focus Area Study was designed to direct the future development of the area and this proposal in is direct conflict with this plan and he would not support the lot split. There was discussion on future road alignment and staff noted concerns with limiting the location of a connecting road that is vital to local businesses. Mr. Barnhart noted that billboards are very protected and much more difficult to remove once they are established. Attorney Beck noted the pond would also be impacted Councilmember Westgaard further expressed concerns with the lot being land - locked and questioned if a driveway easement would also be required. A portion of the Focus Area Studv was reviewed. Councilmember Gumphrey stated that per the Focus Area Study, the drainage pond looks to be part of the development and further stated the city has spent an enormous amount of time and taxpayer money to have this Study for future planning. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION FOR DENIAL FOR CASE NO. LS 12 -01 REGARDING THE LOT SPLIT REQUEST BY PATRICK KASPER. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0. Staff clarified this item would come back to the City Council on Monday, August 20, 2012. 7.5 Ordinance Amendment Regarding Commercial Recreation Uses, Case No. OA 12 -03 Mr. Barnhart presented the staff report. Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WESTGAARD AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 12 -11