11-10-2008 PC MIN - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Planning Commission Minutes November 10, 2008 Page 3 Jina Andrews, applicant -stated she was available to answer questions for the Commission. Commissioner Westberg asked if they should have any concerns for the adjacent daycare such as allergies or animals getting loose. Ms. Andrews stated that the ventilation system is not shared so there should be no concerns for allergies. She stated that animals would not be allowed to run loose under their care, however, she could not guarantee that an animal would never get away from a client. Commissioner Lemke asked if pets would be kept overnight after surgery. Ms. Andrews stated that occasionally that might happen, if a client was not able to get there before closing. There being no other comment, Chair Westgaard closed the public hearing. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SCOTT AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY JINA ANDREWS FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A VERTERINARY CLINIC (ANIMAL & EXOTIC WELLNESS CENTER), CASE NO. CU 08-23, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. AS A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT, THE APPLICANT SHALL APPLY FOR ALL REQUIRE PERMITS. 2. A SIGN PERMIT WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ANY EXTERIOR SIGNAGE. 3. ALL ANIMALS SHALL BE KEPT INDOORS. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.5. Request by Winkelman Building Corp. for Conditional Use Permit for Minnesota School of Business (IVISBI, Case No. CU 08-21 Mr. Barnhart reviewed the site plan for the proposed 31,000 square foot, 2-story Minnesota School of Business building. He noted that staff has worked with the applicant to adjust the grading plan to leave as many. trees as possible and meet the minimum parking requirement. Chair Westgaard opened the public hearing. Michelle Koteles, 19279 Dodge Street -stated her concern with the number of trees that were removed and asked if a some type of landscaping trees such as blue spruce, could be planted along the driveway on the east side of the building to help screen the building from the neighboring residences. Mr. Barnhart stated that there is not much room for trees in the area she suggested, with the anticipated future development. Ms. Koteles asked the applicant if an expansion was proposed in their plans. She also questioned how late the building lighting would be on. Mr. Barnhart stated that security lighting would remain on all night, which would impact some of the neighbors. He noted that the applicant would need to meet the city's lighting standards. Ms. Koteles asked how long it would be before the intersection would be changed. Mr. Barnhart stated that the City Council will be considering award of the contract in the near future, but he could not predict when the intersection improvements would be completed. He noted that the intersection would not be signalized until traffic counts were significant enough to warrant a signal. He noted that it would likely be a couple of years before MSB would reach maturity regarding the number of students. Ms. Koteles stated that there are already a number of driveways onto 193r~ Avenue. Mr. Barnhart stated that there also is a vacant lot next to the proposed MSB, but that a shared driveway is planned to limit the number of driveways.