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. . . PAGE 10 Planning Commission Minutes February 24. 1987 1. TEMPORARY BEING DEFINED AS 24 MONTHS OR 90% COMPLETION OF PROJECT. WHICHEVER COMES FIRST . . 2. THE 32 SQUARE FOOT SIGN REQUIREMENT BE MET. 3. THE LIGHTING FROM THE SIGNATE MUST BE DIRECTED AWAY FROM ADJACENT RESIDENTS AND THE RIGHT OF WAY. 4. THAT SALES PRESENTATIONS BE RESTRICTED TO THE HOURS OF 8: 00 A.M. TO 9:00 P.M. 5. THAT ADEQUATE OFF STREET PARKING IS TO BE WORKED OUT WITH CITY STAFF. COMMISSIONER FUCHS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 15. Consideration of Conditional Use Permit (Covered Walkway) by Barthel Construction There was a site plan review by the City and the Commission for the expansion of the Elk River Plaza Shopping Center. The original agreement calls for an enclosed link whereas Barthel construction is now requesting a covered walkway between the Elk River Plaza and the new expansion. Ken Barthel. representing Barthel Construction of 21370 John Milless Drive. Rogers. Minnesota. was present and explained the area affected. The covered walkway would be in front of the buildings and would run from Ben Franklin to Pamida including the further expansion. The pros and cons of the covered walkway were discussed as the Commission questioned Mr. Barthel on such items as far as public protection from weather. cost and security. Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing. Scott Ellingson of the Wedding Chapel gave an example of the Crystal Mall and stated that they have an enclosed link. He went on to say that a video store in the mall is open until 11:00 p.m. In order to prevent the public from going into other parts of the mall at that hour. Ellingson said this mall has gates which are closed when the various other businesses close. Ed Orwall of Jean's Hallmark brought up factors such as weather and safety. He gave the example of hauling small children from the mall to Pamida in bad weather. Mr. Orwall stated that the covered walkway would not be a form of protection from snow and rain. but only sun. Commissioner Kimball questioed whether or not an enclosed link would attract juvenile delinquents out to the mall area from downtown. Scott Ellingson stated that a restaurant in the Crystal Mall is a considerable traffic draw if it is a "joined" mall.