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Planning Commission Minutes February 27,2001 Page 4 . 5.3. Reauest bv Elk River Lions for Shelter Expansion at Lions Park, Public Hearing - Case No. CU 01-03 . Staff report by Michele McPherson. The Lions Club requests that a conditional use permit be approved to allow construction of a 40 ft. x 108 ft. addition to the existing Lions Park shelter. The shelter located in the northwest corner of the park, behind Central Lutheran Church. She explained that. since the completion of the Boys & Girls Club, the Lions have been looking for another project to serve the community. The proposed expansion will include offices for the Lions and Community Recreation, new bathrooms, storage space, and 40 ft. x 67 ft. open area which will seat approximately 175-200 people. Part of the existing shelter will be remodeled to provide storage space and a catering kitchen. The proposed addition will be constructed of concrete block similar to the existing shelter with an asphalt-shingled roof. There are 57 existing parking spaces and room to provide additional parking if necessary (code requires 63 spaces). The City also has an informal cross-parking agreement with Central Lutheran Church if large numbers of parking spaces are needed for an event. Possible uses of the building could include senior dancing classes, preschool recreation classes, family fun nights, Lions Club meetings and pancake breakfasts, and community meetings for Girl and Boy Scouts. Ms. McPherson noted that under state gambling statues, the Lions Club will need to pay rent similar to any other group using the meeting room space. She also noted the Park and Recreation Commission reviewed this proposal and voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council continue to work with the Lions on this project. Commissioner Baker asked if the concrete block would be gray. Ms. McPherson stated that the existing building is not painted, but that the City Council would likely address that issue. Chair Mesich opened the public hearing. There being no public comment. Chair Mesich closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER CHAMBERS MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY THE ELK RIVER LIONS CLUB FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT AN EXPANSION TO THE EXISTING LIONS PARK SHELTER, CASE NO. CU 01-03, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL BE MET. COMMISSIONER PEDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 5.4. Reauest bv Jiffy Lube/Arrow Siqn & Awina for Amendment to a Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Free-Standina Sian, Public Hearina - Case No. CU 01-05 . Staff report by Scott Harlicker. Jiffy Lube is requesting an amendment to the conditional use permit for the Wash-n-Fill/ Jiffy Lube to allow a freestanding sign for Jiffy Lube. Mr. Harlicker described the proposed sign which is to be located at the corner of Main Street. and the modifications proposed by staff. Staff recommends approval of the request with the three conditions listed in the staff report.