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Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting, July 1, 1987 .... Page 2 CASE #87-20 (Cont'd) Moved by Meury, seconded by, Savage, that the Commission recommend to Council approval of Case #87-20, Lot Split and Consolidation of property at 3731 New Brighton Road, James & Carol Milton, . conditioned upon the applicants submission to the City of a surveyor other recordable document acceptable to the Ramsey County Recorder for administrative review and approval. Motion carried unanimously. (7-0) CASE #87-21; SITE Planner Miller reviewed his memorandum of June 25th and COVERAGE VARIANCE; referred Commission members to an excerpt from the 1275 RED FOX ROAD, Board of Appeals meeting of 6/30/87; he noted the Board EVEREST II vote was split, two voting in favor and two opposed. He outlined the reasons stated by the Board for each vote. Miller explained the applicant is proposing to enlarge the existing parking lot to provide 31 additional spaces, to accommodate the building tenant's (Deluxe Check) parking demand. The proposed expansion will result in total site coverage of 79.5 percent (maximum permitted in the I-2 District is 75 percent); therefore, a 4.5 percent variance is required. The Planner briefly explained the modification of the site plan that provided a 50-foot setback which could eventually accommodate future extension of Northwoods Drive. He noted that the site currently meets all setback requirements and the applicant has stated the existing landscape materials will be relocated in the narrower right-of-way. As discussed at the Board of Appeals meeting, and given as a basis for two members recommending denial of the variance request; Miller stated that it is difficult to identify any hardship related to the site upon which to base the . approval of the coverage variance. The additional parking is being proposed to accommodate the relatively high parking demands of an established use. Miller noted that if a recommendation for approval is given, it should be conditioned upon restoration of the existing landscaping as shown on the plan submitted. Chairman Curtis asked if the land use was currently at the 75 percent maximum coverage permitted. The Planner advised that is what his calculations show. Robin Davidson, representative from Nielsen Associates, gave a brief background of the facility and it's use; he stated that growth expectations for the property have far exceeded initial estimates and noted the following reasons for the requested variance: - The request would not cause negative impact on the area; may actually enhance the site and fulfill the parking needs of the current tenant. - The landscaping would be preserved and relocated on the site. - There is currently a large open space on the north of the building, owned by the State of Minnesota, and it is his opinion the site will still have the appearance green space because of the relocation of the current landscaping. - The basis for hardship, in his opinion, is the unusually high parking required for the tenant. .