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CITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held its regular meeting on July 3, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Commissioner Thomas Wood Commissioner Russ Koski Commissioner Olaf Lee Commissioner Matthew Montain " Commissioner Eric Larson E a ABSENT: Commissioner James Flint Chairperson Darrin Mosher STAFF: Administrator Dallas Larson OTHERS PRESENT: Council Member D Love CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Wood at 6:40 p.m.. 1. Roll Call II. PUBLIC HEARING -- Request for Variance -1709 Main Street -Paul Steffel Mr. Steffel reviewed his proposal to construct a building in the Downtown M -1 zoning district at a height lower than the minimum called for in the Downtown Master Plan. Builder Dale Dockendorf presented the building plans which indicated a height of twenty - two feet. Mr. Steffel indicated that he has sufficient property to meet the minimum parking requirements of the code, but if he built a two story building his parking needs would be double, leaving him short of the required parking spaces. He also noted that Anoka County had condemned his property and take a significant portion. Administrator Larson pointed out that the development would be done as a Planned Unit Development, so all of the details of the construction and site issues could be resolved there. The primary issue at this time is whether or not the city is open to buildings that are not at least two stories. No one else was present to speak with regard to the proposed variance. Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Montain to close the public hearinE at 7:10 v.m. All voted in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Administrator Larson presented draft findings in favor of approving the variance. The Commission reviewed the draft findings and recommendation to City Council. Page 1 of2