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, . . r . '. . . '. further investigated. Chair Welk confirmed the proposed lots conform with the RS zoning, 17,000 square feet requirements. Ms. Brossard-Vickers suggested the Travis family return with a more defined plan and the further suggested they request to rezone the property from Rl to RS. Mr. March noted the City will work with the Travis family to develop the developer's agreement, streets, curb, gutters and utility plans and specifications. Mr. Buckbee moved to recommend to the Council the property be developed as an R5 zoning district. Ms. Brossard-Vickers seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Husnik Homes - Sketch Plan for Property North of Main Street Mr. Paul Husnik (2640 Westergreen, White Bear Lake) presented a sketch plan for the property on the north east comer of Main Street and Peterson Trail. The proposed building will consist of a couple retail units with rear delivery truck access. Mr. Husnik hoped the building will be constructed and ready for occupancy fall of 1998. Ms. Broussard-Vickers confirmed the first of two driveways is located 90' from County Road 14. Mr. March noted the building is proposed to be of brick construction and encroaches 10' within the drainage easement. Ms. Broussard-Vickers said the building meets with the B 1 (commercial) requirements. However, four thousand square feet buildings are identified within the light industrial zoning district. Therefore, Mr. Husnik may need to redesign the building or request a variance for the building square footage. Mr. Nyberg explained the building is proposed to encroach on the drainage easement. However, there may be room on the east side of the property to create a deep swale so the drainage would not be hindered. Greg Watson - Starfire Gymnastics (Vacant property south of Eagle Trucking) Mr. Watson (Senior Project Manager) addressed the Planning Commission and gave an overview of the proposed building construction and the site plan for a gymnastics facility. The 15,000 sq. ft. gymnasium is proposed to be located on Clearwater Meadows outlot C. The facility will be used as a modified day care, dance studio and gymnastic training location. The owners plan to hold summer camp and Special Olympics at the proposed site. . Mr. Buckbee questioned the project manager as to the height of the building. Mr. Watson said the height is proposed at 21'. Mr. March noted the ordinance allows a maximum of35'. Ms. Broussard-Vickers questioned the engineer about the drainage concept. Mr. Nyberg explained the drainage from the rear parking lot will drain into the creek. In addition, Mr. Nyberg suggested extending the berm to buffer the residents from the commercial property. Ms. Tina Riehle (7044 Cottonwood Court) felt concerned about the drainage because water 6