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. . . Planning Commission Minutes November 25, 1997 Page 3 Elk River Shopping Center is requesting a conditional use permit to expand the Elk River Theater from 10 to 18 screens. Old Pamida site. Reviewed request. 26,000 sq. ft. will be remodeled for the theater's purposes. Key - tenant mix so parking demands balance. 2-3 additional signs face Highway 169. Chair Anderson opened the public hearing. Jack Sheedy, 4820 West 72nd Street, Edina, present to answer questions on behalf of Elk River Shopping Center. Commissioner Minton questioned whether Mr. Sheedy is aware of any history of pedestrian accidents at the theater site. Mr. Sheedy indicated he is not aware of any accidents. Chair Anderson asked if the applicant was aware of problems with break ins and vandalism. Not aware of any problems, but there was one incident in which the glass panels advertising the current movies was broken. Chair Anderson and Commissioner Mesich indicated they are aware of a history of vandalism to vehicles in the theater parking lot. Larry Lindshew, 9110 93rd Avenue, Chanhassen, theater investor, indicated the theater hires police reserves to protect people and property. Commissioner Kuester asked if the crosswalks were striped. Mr. Lindshew stated there are 5 striped crosswalks. Mr. Lindshew indicated approximately 1,000 parking spaces are available and an area is available south of the building for expansion of the parking lot. There being no other public comment, Chair Anderson closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER MESICH MOVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY ELK RIVER SHOPPING CENTER FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO EXPAND THE ELK RIVER THEATER, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. CU 97- 29, NO OPPOSITION DURING THE PUBLIC HEARING, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. ADDITIONAL SIGNAGE BE LIMITED TO THREE (3) CABINET SIGNS WHICH MAY BE PLACED ON THE EAST ELEVATION OF THE BUILDING FACING HIGHWAY 169. THESE SIGNS SHALL BE THE SAME SIZE AS THE EXISTING CABINET SIGNS. 2. ALL THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED IN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CU 93-25 APPLY TO THIS NEW CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. COMMISSIONER COTE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0.