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. . . PAGE 9 Planning Commission Minutes November 25. 1986 Discussion was carried on regarding placement of the proposed building on the lot. Mr. Leider expressed his concern that if he were to build a house on the five acres he owns to the east of Mr. Loken's property. the proposed building would be too close. Mr. Rohlf stated that the 300 foot setback applies to residences currently in existence. Mr. Lieder expressed his objection to this. Commissioner Fuchs questioned how large Mr. Lieder's empty lot was. Mr. Lieder stated that it was 4.85 acres. Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing . The five standards for the granting of a variance were reviewed with Mr. Loken. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that all the standards could not be met. It was also the consensus that the use proposed did not constitute a commercial use. COMMI SSIONER MORTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND DENIAL OF THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY MR. LARRY LOKEN. FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (1) ALLOWABLE SETBACK. SIZE THE MAJOR LIMITATION INCURSIONS IN THE MAXIMUM AND HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS. (2) THE POTENTIAL FOR SETTING A PRECEDENT. COMMISSIONER FUCHS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0. Mr. Loken questioned what the Planning Commission would find acceptable. Commissioner Mortion stated that he was not prepared to give a definite number of feet appropriate for setbacks or height of the building. but that he felt those requested were just too excessive. 10. Shopping Center Expansion by Barthel Construction-Site Plan Review Mr. Dick Nelson. representing Mr. Ken Barthel explained the proposed 220 foot long by 250 foot wide expansion which would connect the Pamida building with the present Elk River Mall. Mr. Nelson stated that there would be a commercial area in the front of the building and a five house. (898 seat total) movie theater in the back (toward Highway #169). Mr. Nelson explained that the shopping center would not connect internally with the Pamida Store. but that there would be an outside walkway between the two shopping areas which would be covered with a canopy. Mr. Nelson further explained the parking for the proposed expansion. and noted that the total parking and drive areas for the shopping area would cover 7.55 acres. with a total of 566 parking stalls. Mr. Nelson noted that a pizza restaurant is proposed to cover approximately 25% of the front commercial area in the expansion.