06-01-1988 Planning Commission Agenda-Minutes

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Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting, June 1, 1988 Page 8 CASE #88-17 (Cont'd) Member Zehm questioned if the lots 12 and 14 would be consolidating the parcels defined as A & B. • Jessup advised Lot 13 would disappear and new legal descriptions would be prepared in accordance with the survey submitted. After discussion, Commission concurred that Lot 13 as shown divided into Parcels A & B should be consolidated to the adjacent properties. Zehm moved, seconded by Malone, that Commission recommend to Council approval of Case #88-17, Minor Subdivision and Consolidation, as outlined in the survey dated 6-1-88 and per recommendations of City staff. Motion carried unanimously. (8-0) CASE #88-18; SITE Planner Bergly reviewed his report of 6-1-88, relative REVIEW, BLEACHERS to the proposed site plan for placement of permanent AT MOUNDS VIEW bleachers at Mounds View High School, as identified on the Master Plan. Bergly explained that the school district is proposing to replace temporary bleachers with permanent bleachers and adding some bituminous walks which will connect the bleachers with the existing walk system. He stated there is a slope with approximately 12 feet of elevation change which was constructed when the athletic fields were graded and will naturally accommodate the bleachers. Bergly commented the seating would accommodate 2,000-2,500 persons. The Planner advised the applicant would be seeking approval from Rice Creek Watershed District as this is a nonresidential use and requires their approval. • John Oslund of Mounds View School District and Architect Bill Martin were present and advised funding was received from the Mounds View Light Brigade and approval from the School District was received to begin the project of placing permanent bleachers on this site. Oslund advised they were seeking permission and are planning to begin the project late this summer for usage in the fall. Bill Martin explained the placement of the bleachers on the slope would provide a better viewing angle and would accommodate the people who currently stand to view events at the site. Martin stated the existing bleachers had been in place for 20 years and were well worn; the new bleachers would be constructed of aluminum footboards and seats and should last a number of years. He noted the overall goal is to upgrade the site to high school athletic standards. Member Malone asked what is the seating capacity for the bleachers currently on site. Oslund advised the current seating capacity is for approximately 450 persons, however, he pointed out that since the field lighting was installed the current attendance was approximately 1,500 persons; many persons currently stand or sit on the grass adjacent to the bleachers. He explained the school was not trying to encourage a larger attendance by changing the seating capacity only to facilitate persons attending sports functions. Oslund stated the bleachers would be only on one side of the field. Commission discussed the parking problems at the school. Oslund advised there has been no parking problems in conjunction with evening special events at the school and arrangements have recently been made with the Ryder Bus Terminal to provide parking for 400 vehicles at their site.