4H, Approve PC 09-010 for a Conditional Use Permit Amendement at 1411 Paul Kirwold Drive

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adjoining land values because the use is not changing and the visual impacts of the proposed changes are an improvement to what is existing. 19. Park dedications are not applicable. 20. The proposed plan does not conflict with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Code or the Comprehensive Plan for the City. Ms. Beekman provided background, described the project, and stated that, based on the findings, the Staff recommends approval of Planning Case #09-010 for a Conditional Use Permit at 1411 Paul Kirkwold Drive, subject to the following three conditions: 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 2. A Conditional Use Permit Amendment drafted by the City Attorney shall be signed by the applicant, and the property owner, prior to the issuance of any building permits. 3. A building permit shall be obtained for all proposed building and site alterations. Ms. Beekman stated that, if approved by the Planning Commission, this would go before the City Council at their meeting on July 13, 2009. Chair Larson inquired whether the Planning Commission had any questions of staff. None did. Chair Larson opened the Public Hearing at 6:42 p.m. There being no public input, Chair Larson closed the Public Hearing at 6:43 p.m. Chair Larson invited Mr. Thompson, Assistant Director for Ramsey County Property Management, to approach the podium to answer any questions raised by the Planning Commission. Commissioner Zimmerman inquired whether the emergency data center, which would normally not be occupied unless there was an emergency, act as the County's command center in the event of an emergency? Mr. Thompson replied that it would not. He stated that in the event of a wide spread emergency other parts of the Public Works Facility building have been designed to be the command center. Commissioner Holewa inquired as to the adequacy of parking on site in the event of a wide spread emergency.