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----------- -------- - _n_______n__ ------------- Hinutes of the Regular Council Heeting, December 8. 1986 Page 6 Planner explained applicant proposes to convert building to public use, charitable gambling, which is considered "co_rcial recreation" and is a permitted use in the B~2 .District. He noted this item is reviewed by Council to assure the adequacy of off~street parking. Louis Walsh, owner of property, reviewed for Council the current lighting on site and stated it was his opinion lighting is adequate for security of the parking area. He stated he would be willing to placa additional lighting on site or modify the current liahting if recompended by Council Walsh provided Council with a copy of the current liahtina plan. The Council was also advised an off-duty police officer would be patrolling the parkina area during hours of operation. Walsh addressed the aesthetics of the building, advisina Council he plans some upgrading of the building exterior. He noted the signage will be . replaced to meet the current requirements and that he would be willing to landscape the grassy area of the site. Jim Adams, property manager, briefly reviewed his background with charitable gambling and this organization. He introduced Father Stanley Sledz of St. Pater Claver Church, and John Spencer of the Original Boosters Club, both of whom . will be applying for charitable aambling licenses for operation in this fscility. ae noted both charities currently operste in the City and have made contributions to various organizations in Arden Hills, such as local PTA"s, and the Sportsman's Club. Adams stated these charities have also contributed to the City parks fund for .uch itema a. the hockey lights and picnic shelter at CUIIIIlings Park. Adams advised an occupancy limit of 450 persons should be more than adequate for the intended use of the site. He explained the operation would provide buses for patrons, which will reduce the off-street parking to some extent. He noted the interior of the buildina will be slightly remodeled; bathrooms, carpeting, light fixtures, to comply with building codes. Kayor asked if the warehou.e portion of the building would remain empty. Adams advised tables snd chairs will be set up in that area for the bingo player. and front area will contain offiCes and .torase ~acility. Mayor asked if the building would be sprinkled. Adams stated it is not sprinkled at the present time, however they would be willina to in.tall sprinkler. if it'is recollllll8nded by the Fire Department. Hicka aaked if ,the pole bem would remain. Adams stated it Would; they plan to .trip underneath it for vehicle parkins and it will provide protection from soma vehicles during inclement weatber. Hicks asked the Planner if parking as proposed still allows for site to meet lot coverage requir...nt. or if a variance would ~ necessary. Planner stated with the current proposal the lot is at the maximum limit but within the ordinance requir-.ents in terma of coverag.. Hicks noted for the applicant that site coverage is at the maximum and while there ia area that could be paved to increase parking, Council would not be receptive to a variance request. . Sather questioned if the applicant had submitted a liahtina and landscape plan. Planner explained the Plannina Commission recommendation for submission of a lighting plan; for Council to review the current liahting on site and suggest any additions or modifications if deemed necessary. The applicant presented the Council with a current lighting plan. Hiller stated no landscape plan bad been submitted and althouah he would encouraae some plantinas on site, it may be difficult to accomplish. There was discussion regarding turnaround of buses on site. Planner noted the site could accommodate a small van-type bus turning around, the larger buses would bave to make a loop of the site to exit, however the site is Isrge enough to facilitate such a maneuver.