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Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 May 12, 2009 --------------------------- The Conuiiission discussed the proposed language. Mr. Barnhart recommended moving forward with the proposed language minus the campus setting language. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER STAUL AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER IVES TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE LANGUAGE AS OUTLINED IN THE APRIL 14, 2009 STAFF REPORT. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5.2. Review FAST Studv Mr. Barnhart presented the staff report. Chair Scott opened the public hearing John Weicht, 13330 Island View Drive - indicated he has several concerns with the plan as presented. He reviewed his proposal for a RV storage facility on one of the parcels. His immediate concern is that this type of business would not be allowed under the plan. He requested that wording be included that would allow 100% storage in a business park. Commissioner Staul indicated that he believes Mr. Weicht's comments would be better addressed later in the process. Mr. Barnhart noted that the City Council's approval of the plan does not automatically rezone the area. He stated that Mr. Weicht's concern would be better addressed during the public hearing portion of the rezoning. Richard Kurth, Broadway Bar and Pizza, 16754 Highway 10 -questioned the interchange plans and the plans for the west side of the study area. Mr. Barnhart indicated that the west side plans have not been addressed but staff is requesting they be addressed as outlined in the staff report. He noted that additional funding will be required. Steve Rohlf, 12821 188th Ave NW -outlined concerns with the interchange as presented. He recommended the interchange be moved further to the north so as not to affect as many businesses. Mr. Barnhart explained that Mn/DOT typically requires interchanges to be at least one mile apart. He further explained that the proposed location of the interchange was determined based on the Interregional Corridor Plan and Mn/DOT's input. He noted that because Mn/DOT likely will be funding a portion of the interchange, their input must be taken into account. The Planning Commission concurred that the detailed issues brought before them tonight by public may be premature and would be more appropriately discussed further through the process. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE 171sT AREA FOCUS AREA STUDY TO THE CITY COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.