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Planning Commission Minutes April 8, 2008 Page 2 Fire and Street Departments have reviewed the plans and none of them had an issue with dead-ending the street and removing the cul-de-sac, since it would discourage traffic from cutting through the residential neighborhood. Chair Westgaard opened the public hearing. Brian Ertel, representing the applicant -Stated they would certainly consider matching the color of the silos to the building. He noted that there is an existing row of trees between the site and Faribault Foods, and that they will do additional screening. Mr. Ertel stated he is aware that some areas of the building design do not meet the standards, but that color changes, punch-outs, and varying parapet heights can be included to meet the design standards. There be no further public comment, Chair Westgaard closed the public hearing. Commissioner Westberg stated that it appears the tanks will be located next to the loading dock. He suggested that a post be placed to protect the tanks from being hit by trucks using the loading dock. Mr. Ertel stated he would not be opposed to installing posts to protect the tanks which will be used to store resin pellets. Chair Westgaard asked if the Environmental Division has reviewed this request. Mr. Ertel stated that the resin pellets are plastic beads which are used for plastic injection molding, and that any spillage would cause no environmental concerns. Chair Westgaard asked for clarification on Environmental Technician Nicki Blake-Bradley's memo regarding the possibility for uncovering any archeological artifacts. He asked if this should be a condition of approval. Mr. Barnhart stated that if the possibility is low, and statement is usually not included, but it can be added if the Cotntnission desires. Commissioner Staul asked if the proposed landscaping and design requirements would be adequate, if the business expanded. Mr. Leeseberg stated that the landscaping will not completely screen the building, but the varying heights and texture of the building will help to break up the aesthetics of the site. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDEDBY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY E&O TOOL & PLASTICS FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW OUTDOOR STORAGE (TANKS), WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. ALL COMMENTS OF THE CITY ENGINEER'S MEMO DATED APRIL 3, 2008 SHALL BE ADDRESSED. 2. A 3'-4' UNDULATING BERM ALONG THE SOUTHERN PROPERTY LINE SHALL BE CREATED WITH A MINIMUM 3:1 SLOPE. 3. THERE SHALL BE NO ACCESS TO THE PORTSIDE SUBDIVISION VIA NAPLES STREET. 4. STAFF SHALL APPROVE THE LANDSCAPING PLAN 5. STAFF SHALL APPROVE THE BUILDING DESIGN, CONSISTENT WITH THE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS. 6. OUTDOOR STORAGE TANKS SHALL MATCH THE BUILDING COLOR. 7. ANY ITEM OR CONDITION FOUND THAT INDICATES THE SITE IS LIKELY TO YIELD INFORMATION IMPORTANT TO PRE-HISTORY OR HISTORY SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE CITY IMMEDIATELY.