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Planning Commission Minutes/Elk River Station June 26,2001 Page 4 Staff recommends approval of the request with the four conditions listed in the staff report. • Commissioner Mesich asked to see a map of the Trott Brook Farms townhome project which would be adjacent to this site. Ms.McPherson provided a map of the location,noting that the building would be approximately 250'— 300'from the townhomes. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. There being no public comment,Chair Pederson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Mesich asked if there are wetlands on the property.Ms.McPherson stated that there are wetlands to the east and north of the property. Commissioner Mesich asked the City Engineer if any special design was required for this site,since chemicals will be used. Mr.Maurer stated that all of the activity will be within the building and normal precautions will be taken so that there is no discharge. Commissioner Mesich asked how the chemicals are brought in. Mr. Bryan Adams, Utilities Manager, explained that the chemicals are delivered in cylinders. Commissioner Mesich asked how the fluoride is added. Mr.Adams explained that the fluoride is delivered by a tanker and the operation is regulated by the Department of Health. Commissioner Mesich asked if the building will look similar to other single family homes in the city. Ms.McPherson stated that the modifications will help to make the building blend in with the residential. Chair Pederson asked if the building would have a standard raked finish. Mr.Adams stated that he feels the concrete panel construction is appropriate for a water treatment facility,and • that he is agreeable to using some type of exterior treatments,including a change in the roof design. Commissioner Ropp asked if Mr.Adams had any concerns regarding the roof type. Mr. Adams stated that the roof is not a large issue. Commissioner Franz asked if it would be difficult to expand the building if a hip roof was used. Mr.Adams stated that if the building were to be expanded,it would be to the east,and they would have to re-do the roof line if a hip roof were utilized. Chair Pederson felt that a pre-cast building with a pitched roof would look out of place and did not have a problem with a flat roof. He would like to see some architectural treatment used on the exterior, rather than a plain raked or smooth finish. Commissioner Mesich asked if the city's business park standards could be applied. Ms. McPherson stated that the property is not zoned Business Park. Commissioner Mesich stated he did not want to see a"concrete bunker"placed in such a highly visible area. Ms. McPherson stated that there is a similar structure near the railroad grade trail which blends in with the surroundings,however,that building is fairly well screened by natural vegetation. Also,there is a similar building in the Hillside Estates area. Commissioner Franz stated he would like to see a pitched roof. Commissioner Ropp stated that he was opposed to a"concrete bunker" look. Commissioner Schuster stated that he did not have a problem with a flat roof. He stated • that he would like to see more screening to the east between the building and the residential