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Planning Commission Minutes December 23. 1997 Page 4 . Commissioner Kuester questioned how many docks would be constructed for the town homes. Mr. Trossen indicated the number has not be determined but he anticipated there to be approximately 1 dock for 2 every two town home buildings. Commissioner Kuester questioned if the proposed parking was adequate and if underground parking was considered. Steve Ach indicated parking for the town homes is adequate, however. there is concern with respect to the assisted living and the commercial does not meet the ordinance. Commissioner Mesich asked why the plat did not have 2 accesses for emergency purpose. Terry Maurer explained that MN/Dot asked that the second access be taken out. Commissioner Mesich questioned why staff is not requiring the roads to be built to city standards. Terry Maurer indicated he will ask the applicants to incorporate wider turning radii to accommodate larger vehicles. Vice Chair Sullivan opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Vice Chair Sullivan closed the public hearing. . Commissioner Minton expressed his support for the master plan, but that he sees a problem with variance requests in future. He felt Guardian Angels could avoid the need for the density variance by eliminating one townhouse building and transfer those units to the assisted living to achieve the requested 80 units. He felt it would be difficult for Guardian Angels to meet the criteria necessary to grant a variance for an additional 6 units for assisted living and a parking variance for the commercial building. Commissioner Thompson expressed agreement with Commissioner Minton's comments. Commissioner Thompson expressed concern for the close proximity of the garages to one another. Terry Maurer felt several options were available to address the issue and suggested choosing two buildings and placing the garage doors in the front. Discussion followed regarding the area hydrologist's letter regarding a storm water management plan and the need for variances. Carol Mills spoke regarding the Mayor's support for approval of the variance during a meeting with the area hydrologist. It was the consensus of the Planning Commissioners to postpone action on Guardian Angels of Elk River's requests for further consideration of the commercial area, parking, and variances for density and amount of impervious area. Carol Mills noted that Larry Kramka, Area Hydrologist, has expressed his support for the project and she asked the Commissioners to note the comment in his letter regarding not focusing on the shoreland standards. Steve indicated it may be possible for the City Council to review Guardian Angels' requests in early February. .