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Planning Commission Minutes January 23.2001 Page 9 . would be handled administratively through the building code and building official's office. Chair Mesich opened the public hearing. John Weicht, 13330 Island View Drive, representing the applicant, stated that they plan to follow the conditions recommended by staff. but that they do have an issue with staff's request to reduce the size of the building. He agreed that there is a need to standardize requirements. but that he felt this site is unique due to the location of the gas main easement on the property. Because of the easement. they cannot grade the site as they would like and therefore. the building is at a higher elevation resulting in steeper slopes for the pond. Mr. Weicht felt that by installing a retaining wall on the south side of the fire lane. the fire lane can be raised up out of the 100 year flood elevation and still meet the 3: 1 slopes. Mr. Weicht explained that if building were reduced 10 feet in length. he would be forced to eliminate one of the two proposed tenants. Mr. Weicht stated that they are proposing landscaping on the outside of the fencing. but that he cannot plant trees in the gas line easement. He stated that the fence will be set back far enough so that they would be able to mow outside the fence. . Commissioner Baker asked if it would be possible to expand the pond to the south. Mr. Weicht stated that the property is owned by Cargill and that it is also a wetland. He noted that the pond could be moved over a couple of feet. but he did not believe it would be possible to move it the five feet that is needed. Mr. Weicht stated that he would like to work with staff to "juggle" the location of the pond in order to meet the City's requirements. Chair Mesich asked what type of use is proposed for the expansion. Mr. Weicht stated that the uses would be automotive in nature. Ms. McPherson stated the space could also be leased for a small light manufacturing use. Commissioner Baker asked what the drawback would be in allowing a retention pond. Mr. Maurer stated that he felt there was too much building on the site and he did not feel there was room to move the pond. There being no further comments from the public. Chair Mesich closed the public hearing. Commissioner Pederson questioned if the applicant had additional parking above what the ordinance required. Ms. McPherson explained the location for additional parking for the proposed addition. Chair Mesich questioned the location of the handicap parking. Ms. McPherson stated that handicap spaces are located across the drive aisle from the building. Mr. Weicht stated that the handicap spaces were relocated due to the slopes adjacent to the building. . Commissioner Pederson asked if the fire lane could be placed behind the building. Mr. Maurer explained that the fire lane is located so that a fire truck rig could reach all points of the building in the event of a fire. Ms. McPherson stated that a setback variance would be required to locate the fire lane behind the