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. . . Planning Commission Minutes September 28, 2004 Page 11 OR STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT, DEBRIS OR MATERIALS. STAFF SHALL INSPECT THE FENCING PRIOR TO GRADING COMMENCING. 6. ANY ITEM OR CONDITION FOUND THAT INDICATES THE SITE IS LIKELY TO YIELD INFORMATION IMPORTANT TO PRE-HISTORY OR HISTORY SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE CITY IMMEDIATELY. FURTHER, THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO STOP WORK AUlHORIZED IN ITS APPROVAL UNTIL THE SITE IS APPROPRIATELY INVESTIGATED AND WORK IS AUlHORIZED. 7. CASH SHALL BE PAID FOR PARK DEDICATION. Conncilmember Motin stated that the purpose of platting is to create a legal description for the property. He stated that the property has not yet been transferred to MetroPlains. He stated that there is that possibility that the project with MetroPlains may not go thru, but that the property still needs to be platted. He noted that the design standards are in place to ensure that building will fit the downtown. MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Commissioner Anderson opposed. 5.8. Request by MetroPlains for Preliminary Plat Approval (Bluff Block), Public Hearing - Case No. P 04-20 Director of Planning Michele McPherson reviewed the request by MetroPlains to replat the parcels containing Nadeau's Dry Cleaning, U.S. Bank, and the ECM building, in order to construct a mixed-use building as part of the Downtown Revitalization Project. Ms. McPherson noted that the Parks and Recreation Commission is still considering park dedication for this development. Staff recommends approval of the request with the six conditions listed in the staff report to the Planning Commission dated September 28, 2004. Commissioner Offerman asked why the City owns the triangular-shaped piece of land by Nadeau's. Ms. McPherson stated that the City acquired the piece from MN/DOT which was left from Highway 10 right-of-way. Commissioner Offerman asked if MetroPlains has a purchase agreement with Nadeau. Ms. McPherson stated that Mr. Nadeau has not signed a purchase agreement yet, but he has agreed to platting the property. Commissioner Stevens asked if Outlot A was usable for park/trail purposes and asked if it would be best for the City to accept cash dedication. Ms. McPherson stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission originally recommended cash, but that the developer has since indicated a desire to dedicate Outlot A in lieu of cash. The question of the value of Outlot A will be considered at the next Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. Commissioner Stevens asked for clarification on the right-turn lane concept onto Parrish Avenue in front of Nadeau's Dry Cleaning. Ms. McPherson explained the history of traffic movements in this location and the reconfiguration of the site. She noted that motorists no longer can utilize the parking spaces in the street in front of Nadeau's as a right-turn lane onto Parrish Avenue. She stated that the developer has expressed a concern that if a right- turn lane were constructed, approximately 7-8 parking spaces would be lost. Commissioner Stevens stated that he supported leaving the new configuration as it is, and felt it would be detrimental to the downtown to remove the parking.