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. . . Planning Commission Minutes April 25. 2000 Page 3 Mesich felt there would be a safety problem with any other tenant as well, since the excess width of the driveway allows all types of erratic traffic movements. Ms. McPherson felt that staff could work with the property owner to address this issue. In response to a question by Commissioner Baker, Ms. McPherson explained where the play area is proposed to be located. She also explained that other tenants in the building include a printing shop, credit union, and an office for a local developer. Commissioner Baker expressed his concern for the traffic generated by these other uses. Commissioner Kuester asked if there would be school bus traffic to and from the site. Ms. Szews indicated that buses will be picking up children waiting in a designated pickup lane located 9 feet from the building, and will be supervised whenever children are present. Commissioner Baker asked how the walkway to the play area will be marked. Ms. Szews stated that a lane will be striped in yellow paint, and signage will be posted. Commissioner Kuester asked if there would be any type of physical separation between the walkway and the parking lot. Ms. Szews explained that there will be an eight inch high block curb. Chair Mesich asked if there was proper outdoor lighting. The property owner, Mr. Barsody, stated that there was lighting on the outside of the building, and also lighting in the parking lot. Commissioner Pederson asked if there would be enough room to relocate the lost parking stalls. Ms. McPherson stated that there should be adequate room. COMMISSIONER CHAMBERS MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY VICKI SZEWS FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A MONTESSORI SCHOOL AT 555 RAILROAD DRIVE, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. CU 00-13, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL SHALL BE MET. 2. THE APPLICANT SHALL RECEIVE A LICENSE FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA PRIOR TO COMMENCING OPERATION. 3. SIGNAGE SHALL COMPLY WITH THE SIGN ORDINANCE. 4. PROPERTY OWNER WILL DECREASE DRIVEWAY WIDTH TO CONFORM TO CITY CODE, LOCATE THE DRIVEWAY ACCESS AS FAR AWAY FROM THE BUILDING AS POSSIBLE, AND THE PROPERTY SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH APPROPRIATE SAFETY SIGNAGE AS DETERMINED BY CITY STAFF. COMMISSIONER PEDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5.2. Reauest bv Marvbeth Dunn (Union Conqreaational Church) for Conditional Use Permit to Ooerate a Montessori School. Public Hearinq Case No. CU 00-14 Staff report by Michele McPherson. Marybeth Dunn is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a Montessori kindergarten, pre-school and daycare at the Union Congregational Church, 1118 4th Street. Ms. McPherson reviewed the site