Item 4D, CUP for Ballfield at 1900 Lake Valentine Road

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Commissioner Holewa inquired about the location of where baseball is played currently. Ms. Beekman stated that they currently playoff site. Commissioner Holewa inquired if there would be a request for stands or bleachers in the future. Ms. Beekman stated that if the school would like to put temporary bleachers that are less than five levels, it wouldn't require a building permit. Commissioner Modesette inquired about the plans for bleachers and the expected amount of spectators. Larry Wacker, Sanders, Wacker, Bergerly, Inc. consultant, stated that there aren't any current plans for the bleachers, but it would be something for the future. Julie Wikelius, Mounds View High School principal, stated that current attendance tends to be about 50 to 100 fans at the high school baseball games. Commissioner Zimmerman inquired about the number of soccer fields currently on site. Mr. Wacker stated that there are three and the removable fence would aIIow all of the soccer fields to be utilized. Commissioner Zimmerman stated that the permanent fencing would remain and inquired about the safety of it. Mr. Wacker stated the distance from the edge of the soccer field is about 30 feet away from the permanent structure of the baseball field. Commissioner Modesette stated that there is a 6- foot fence that separates the residents from the fields. She inquired ifthere is a path south of the baseball fields. Mr. Wacker demonstrated the location of the existing fence and its gate. He stated it is used by students for access to school. He stated that he understands that there has been a request from residents to close or lock the gate during games. Commissioner Modesette inquired about the type of easement in that location. Mr. Wacker stated that he thinks it is a utility easement. Commissioner Zimmerman inquired if the field would also be used for the girls' softball team. Mr. Wacker stated that it would not be. Commissioner Modesette inquired about the base ofthe demountable fence. Mr. Wacker stated that it is placed on sleeves in the ground. He stated that when the fence isn't in the ground, the sleeves would be capped. He stated the size of the sleeve is similar to an irrigation cap and would be flush to the ground. Commissioner Modesette inquired if soccer fields are typically irrigated throughout the field. Mr. Wacker stated that they are typically irrigated because of the wear on the grass. He stated that they are set up on a grid system across the field.