MOTION: Melander moved, seconded by Churchill, to approve the agenda as amended. The motion carried 7-0.

MOTION: Churchill moved, seconded by Bergman, to approve the minutes as amended. The motion carried 6-0 (1 abstention-Burke).

MOTION: Hadley moved, seconded by Churchill, to recommend approval of the variance reducing the front setback from the required 30 feet to 27 feet to replace an unsafe awning structure given the request is in keeping with the policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The motion carried 7-0.

Chair Edgeton opened the public hearing at 7:04 with the standard remarks.

Community Development Director Rick Kelley introduced the item.

Hadley asked when and where the loading of the trailer would occur.

Bergman queried whether there will be restrictions on when they can load and unload a trailer given the traffic for donations now comes in behind the building. He also wondered if the trailer could be centered between the power transformer and the curb.

Kelley noted the petitioner would like to keep the trailer as close as possible to the donation area.

Bergman also expressed concern about setting a precedent for other businesses to make additional requests. Kelley responded that the City does have discretion in the matter of an interim use and if there is a need shown by another business, the City should consider it.

Edgeton said that to her the key is that there is an end date to the activity.

Melander asked if the City has a tracking mechanism in place so we know when the termination date occurs. Kelley replied affirmatively.

There being no comments from the public, Edgeton closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.

Edgeton opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m.

Kelley explained the proposed zoning amendment. He also gave some background as to how this amendment originated in relation to the interest by Flowerama to redevelop the old George's Market site on Garden View and County Road #42.

Edgeton voiced concern with the wording of (7)(g) relating to the display of items for sale. She wondered if there was a way to limit stacks or bundles so those products like potting soil are not put on display in the vestibule area.

Bob Witt, Director of Marketing for Flowerama, spoke to the issue of stacked items. He stated they don't sell potting soil and would display only plants in the vestibule. He confirmed that the panels on the side adjacent to residential are not movable, and that the columns would match the existing building. He concluded by saying they agree with staff recommendations.

There being no comments from the public, Edgeton closed the public hearing at 7:30.

Kelley introduced the proposed project. He compared the original site plan with the revised site plan. Kelley noted the traffic study did not reveal any significant impacts.

Blundetto asked if parking spaces were considered. Kelley replied that only the parking requirements were included.

Hadley wondered if there was any concern with one entrance and one exit. Kelley noted that the circulation is similar to Schlotzsky's, and that the traffic consultant did not see a concern.

Edgeton clarified for the audience that the Class III restaurant designation did not exist when the Planned Development was approved.

Kelley showed the revised elevations, which include windows on the north elevation.

Steve Panko, representing the petitioner, said they were open to switching the coffee shop to the other side, based on the traffic consultant's observations.

Churchill stated a clarification of parking spaces was needed since there is reference within the staff report of 13 and 23, which would total 36. Kelley confirmed that there was an error in the body of the report, and that 43 parking spaces will be provided.

MOTION: Hadley moved, seconded by Churchill, to recommend approval of the zoning amendment to allow Class III restaurants as a permitted use within Planned Development 341/zone 4A. Motion carried 7-0.

MOTION: Hadley moved, seconded by Burke, to recommend approval of the site plan/building permit authorization to allow for the construction of a 7,100 sq.ft. single story, multi-tenant retail building on Lot 2, Block 1, Walmarts 1^st Addition, subject to: (a) the relocation of a northwest catch basin to the satisfaction of the City Engineer; (b) that the building be flipped so the coffee shop is on the west end of the building. Motion carried 7-0.

Kelley introduced the item. He stated that access to the site would be restricted to Upper 141^st Street and 141^st Street.

Edgeton referenced the 30-space parking requirement for a 10,000-sq. ft. day care facility, and the obvious need for more spaces during special events. That same situation occurs at all the schools. Edgeton did ask that the City continue to monitor the Snyder Orthodontic parking situation.

MOTION: Bergman moved, seconded by Melander, to recommend approval of the preliminary plat dividing one existing parcel into three buildable lots with the following condition: five-foot sidewalks shall be constructed along Upper 141^st Street West and 141^st Street West. Motion carried 7-0.

A. Reminder of Joint Meeting with City Council on September 28^th at 5:30 p.m. to Discuss Metropolitan Council's Standards to Encourage New Urbanism and Livable Communities

Kelley reminded the Commission of the upcoming meeting with a representative from the Metropolitan Council to talk about their Smart Growth principles, particularly as it relates to grant applications.

Bergman reminded everyone of the open house at Valley Middle School from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, September 21^st. Comments will be taken. The Task Force hopes to make a recommendation before the end of October.

Churchill moved, seconded by Blundetto, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.