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. . . ...' Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page three ~'ay 10,1976 (Crepeau noted that Tony Schmidt Park opens May 30th; would like ordinance in effect prior to that date, ii possible.) REPORT OF PLANNER RICHARO FREDLUND Case No. 75-17A, Presbyterian Homes - Parking Plan Alterations Fredlund reported that the Planning Commission recommends Councl I approval of the revised parking plan received 5/4/76, with the deletion of the above grade 24-car parking lot at the west property line and with minor straightening of the entrance drive from Johanna Boulevard. Fredlund described the minor modification of the entrance from San- deen Road, which moves the loading area farther to the south, lower and farther from residential on Sandeen; parking is reduced from 62 to 58 spaces in this area (total change is from 157 to 192 on the plan as proposed). After discussion, Wingert moved that Counci I approve the revised parking plan, as presented (5/4/76) with i'he deletio.n of the 24-car parking lot on west perimeter; north modifications to be adequately screened from neighbors to north. Motion was seconded by Woodburn and carried unanimously. (It was noted that the amendments to site plan wi I I necessitate sub- mission of revised landscape and drainage Dlans for approval.) Case No. 76-9, Robert Glbson- Variance Fredlund reported that the Planning Commission recommends Council approval of 5' side setback variance for garage at 1860 Lake Lane; noted that affected neighbor has indicateo she has no objection to the garage location as proposed. Wingert moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that Council approve the 5' sldayard setback variance at i860 Lake Lare. Motion carried (Wingert, Feyereisen, Woodburn, Crepeau voting in favor of the motion; Crichton abstaining) . Case No. 75-9, Carrol I Furniture - Lighting Plan Fredlund reported that the Planning Commission recommends Counci I approval of the five (5) exterior I ightin9 standards as indicated on revised site plan (4-28-76); maximum height of standard to be 20'. Mr. Carroll described the lights as directional, without louvers; light will be directed on the parking lot, not on the building or on the roadway. Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, th~t Council approve the modified site plan (4-28-76) depicting the five lighting standards; standards to De a maximum of 20' in height. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 76-7, Wayne Gonnel la - Rezoning and Special Use Permit Withdrawn by applicant. ~ No. 76-3, Northwestern Col lege - Special Use Permit Fredlund reported that the Planning Commission recommends that Counci I authorize him to present plans and major issues re the proposed Northwestern Col lege Fine Arts bui Iding tc relevant planning and policy agencies such as: City of Rosevi I Ie, Rice Creek Watershed District, Metro Counci-I, City Engineer, Ramsey County for their consideration and comments, and to prepare a report as to ramifications these agencies ant:cipate; Planning Commission desires move information in order to maka its recommendations to Counci I. Fredlund advised that the North\~estern College proposal is, in his opinion, not of sufficient magnitude to be of Metropolitan signifi- cance and to warrant an impact assessment~ In discussion of the Planning Commission's recommendation, Counci I ascertained that the Fine Arts bui Iding proposal is of bigger magni- tude than some, and the Planning Commission, in order to better assess -3-