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Planning & Zoning Commission February 17, 2004 Meeting Minutes expanding the service parking area by adding an additional 21 spaces for a total of 37 including a covered parking wing. Drainage will remain on site with ponding being increased and rain gardens. Mr. Nelson explained that the new building will contain a community room, exercise room, card room and library. Mr. Nelson stated that these features will be available for use by all residents. Mr. Nelson also stated that a second driveway/access will be added to Centerville Road. Mr. Nelson stated that vegetation will be installed along the roadway area, along the south property line and in the turn- around area. The County would be upgrading the site with a new sign being installed near Centerville Road. Commission Member Wilharber questioned the setback of the building on the south property line. Mr. Nelson stated that it would be approximately 30 feet plus the patio decks. Mr. Nelson guessed approximately 37 feet total. Commission Member Wilharber also questioned whether the proposed ponding for the site had taken into consideration the new building and parking lot size. Mr. Nelson concurred and commented that the civil engineer’s documents had been contained in the Commission’s packet for review. Chair Hanson questioned whether the current zoning for the area was Commercial and that he had questioned this before. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that it currently is zoned R-2, Single Family Residential. Mr. Nelson stated that there was R-2 and R-2A zoning near by. Chair Hanson stated that at the last meeting there were discussions about the R-2A density requirements only allotting for 16 units. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that the parcel is currently zoned R-2 and both R-2 and R-2A do not allow more that 16 units; however, residential facilities are allowed. Chair Hanson stated that they would exceed the maximum amount of 16 units. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that the County is requesting a Special Use Permit because of the excess units. Commissioner Klennert-Hunt questioned whether the exterior of the new building would be similar to the existing building and blend in together. Mr. Nelson concurred and stated that masonry would be used on the facade and cement fiberboard siding would be utilized on the sides and rear of the building. Mr. Nelson also stated that the building had been pulled back from the existing building trying to be sensitive to the one level versus two levels. Chair Hanson stated that he had concerns regarding so many units on a residential piece of property and whether it could set a precedent for other areas in Centerville. Commissioner Lakso arrived at 6:47 p.m. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that this residential facility, group homes or senior living situations are allowed by Minnesota State Statute. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that residential facilities with a specific use are allowed by State Statute. Ms. Moore-Sykes also stated that if this were a commercial venture, it would follow a different set of rules. Page 2 of 12