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Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 June 1Q 2008 the first thing motorists see when entering Elk River. Commissioner Westgaard stated he would hesitate including a condition that Great River Energy (GRE) vacate their easement, since there may be alternatives there are not aware of. He suggested that the item could be tabled until the city receives formal input from Great River Energy. Commissioner Staul concurred. He stated that staff and the Commission may not be aware of all the options GRE may have to work with the applicant. Mr. Barnhart stated that the purpose of the condition is to give due respect to GRE, since they may be able to vacate only the portion required for the site plan. He noted that the city did receive a letter from GRE stating that based on their preliminary review, they had no problem with the request. Wally Hohlen, representing Zane Street Commons -noted that there are no issues with easement in Phase 1, only Phase 2. He noted that the guide lines on GRE's poles are out of the easement area. Commissioner Anderson stated that issues could be addressed in Phase 2 when the request comes forward for a conditional use permit and platting. He stated he concurred with Commissioner Scott's comments regarding aesthetics of the buildings, but felt motorists may be more focused on the future peaking plant. Commissioner Westberg suggested that some improvements could be made to the garage door-type entrances. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SCOTT AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY EARL HOHLEN FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW OF ZANE STREET COMMONS, CASE NO. SP 08-08, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. ALL COMMENTS OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR MEMO DATED MAY 22, 2008 SHALL BE ADDRESSED. 2. ALL COMMENTS AND CONDITIONS OF CITY ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN MEMO DATED MAY 19, 2008 SHALL BE ADDRESSED. 3. THE DEVELOPMENT SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE FIRE CODES. THE FIRE CHIEF SHALL VERIFY THE LOCATION OF ALL FIRE HYDRANTS, AND MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL HYRANTS NECESSARY TO PRESERVE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY. 4. VACATION OF EASEMENTS BY THE NECESSARY PARTIES TO ALLOW THE SITE PLAN AS PROPOSED. 5. PROVISION OF EASEMENT TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO TRIANGULAR OUTLOT TO THE SOUTH. 6. PROVISION OF AN EASEMENT TO PERMIT THE ENCROACHMENT OF PARKING ON CITY PROPERTY. 7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) APPROVAL, INCORPORATING THE SUBJECT PROPERTY INTO THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN (ALLOWING THE REDUCED PARKING LOT SETBACK), AND ALLOWING THE SIGNAGE AS PROPOSED. 8. FINAL PLATTING OF THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF PARK DEDICATION AND OTHER FEES. 9. PROVISION OF A LANDSCAPE PLAN PER THE REQUIREMETNS OF SECTION 30-934.