The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Karen Edgeton at 7:00 p.m.

Members Present: Karen Edgeton, John Bergman, Tom Melander, Jim Hadley, Tim Burke (arrived at 7:05 p.m.)

Members Absent: Frank Blundetto, Jeannine Churchill

Staff Present: Consulting Engineer Keith Gordon, City Attorney Sharon Hills, Assistant Planner Kathy Bodmer, City Planner Tom Lovelace, Community Development Director Rick Kelley

MOTION: Melander moved, seconded by Bergman, to approve the agenda. The motion carried 4-0.

MOTION: Hadley moved, seconded by Bergman, to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion carried 4-0.

The public hearing was continued from February 21^st. Assistant Planner Kathy Bodmer introduced the item. She noted that part of the drive on the east side is shown partially located on property owned by Apple Valley Ford. In response to Commissioners' questions, Bodmer stated that the Fire Marshall wants to verify that any fire hydrant locations will serve the needs of the area. Regarding the cost of relocating the utilities, the property owner will pay, and the City will do the work. Bodmer also identified on the elevation drawings the screening wall and landscaping on the east side.

Jim Tucker, Real Estate Manager for Target, made himself available for questions and introduced the architect for the addition, Mike Buettner. Edgeton asked for clarification of the signage being requested. Buettner said the proposed signage is above each of the side entries: 55 s.f. on the left for Archer Farms and 43 s.f. on the right for Target.

Melander wondered about the limited architectural features on the east wall. Bodmer said it will remain unchanged from what it is now, except that the addition extends closer to the street than the existing wall.

There being no comments from the public, Edgeton closed the public hearing at 7:23 p.m.

City Planner Tom Lovelace described the request and staff's recommendation to deny it.

The petitioner Steve Roers introduced himself and his neighbor on the other half of the building, Shelly Cairns. He stated she would also be interested in constructing a deck. Roers went on to say his neighbor to the south has no issues as far as privacy if the deck were constructed. None of the neighbors he talked to have an issue, and theirs would be the only building without protruding decks.

Hadley estimated a second deck on the Cairns property would be about 26 feet from the neighboring building.

Shelly Cairns of 13352 Hummingbird Drive asked if greater consideration would be given to the request if they have the okay from the neighbors to the south. Edgeton explained the process and the Commission's responsibility to look at land use issues long term. Melander added that it could be an intrusion for someone else down the line, and that the buildings will be there for a long time.

MOTION: Burke moved, seconded by Melander to approve the setback variance amendment. Motion failed 0-5.

Edgeton said she would be more comfortable addressing this item with Commissioner Churchill in attendance and after receiving Commissioner Blundetto's formal resignation.

MOTION: Bergman moved, seconded by Burke, to table the annual business meeting until the following meeting. Motion carried 5-0.

MOTION: Burke moved, seconded by Melander, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.