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. . . Planning Commission Minutes March 22, 2005 Page 4 Chair Anderson stated that he felt this issue is not that different from the previous request, and he was not in favor of bringing in isolated lots. He felt the whole area should be brought in at one time. Ms. McPherson stated that what is happening in this area is not that different from what will happen north of County Road 33, where a phasing plan for density change will be implemented. Temporary and permanent points along the County road system will be identified to accommodate the change in density. Commissioner Lemke stated that if the request is approved, they still can identify temporary and permanent access points. He stated that he also would support including the entire area east of County Road 12 and 13 to the eastern City limits. Commissioner Offerman stated that he agreed with Commissioner Lemke that that the entire area should be brought into the Urban Service Area, but that he felt it would be premature to approve the request at this time. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER OFFERMAN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER STEVENS TO RECOMMEND DENIAL OF THE REQUEST BY JEFF WERNER TO INCLUDE CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN THE URBAN SERVICE AREA BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: LACK OF INFORMATION REGARDING COUNTY ROAD 40 TURNBACK AND POSSIBLE ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS. NATURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY TASK FORCE HAS NOT HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THIS AREA. LACK OF INFORMATION FROM OTHER ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS. MOTION CARRIED 5-1. Commissioner Lemke opposed. 5.3. Request by Amcon for Conditional Use Permit to Construct Warehouse/Maintenance Building. Public Hearing - Case No. CD 05-06 Senior Planner Scott Harlicker stated that Great River Energy proposes to construct a 55,560 square foot building to house warehouse space, shop space, and offices, as well as 156 new parking spaces. He noted that an existing print shop and warehouse will be demolished. He reviewed the location of the new facility, building elevations, parking and access, and landscaping issues. Staff recommends approval of the request with the two conditions listed in the staff report to the Commission dated March 22, 2005. Commissioner Stevens asked if any special design standards apply to this building. Mr. Harlicker stated there are no special design standards, but that they will need to comply with the minimum material standards in the ordinance. Chair Anderson opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Chair Anderson closed the public hearing. Chair Anderson asked if Great River Energy had any plans for their existing driveway, in the event MnDOT decided to close their access onto Highway 10.