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the zoning ordinance remain zoned R-2 Mr. Turner seconded, and the motion was passed unanimously. Michael Gerner presented a solution to the parking issue which has prevented his development at 3642 Scheuneman Road (north of his home) in the form of a 10-year, 10-year-extendable, lease of 12 parking spaces from Barnett, Inc., immediately across Scheuneman Road from the subject property (attached). Mr. Gerner presented a new site plan, dated September 23, 1996, showing a 10-foot delivery entrance to the north side of the building, and a few other minor changes/discrepancies to the July 31 plan. Discussion focused on the reduced landscaping from 12 trees to 6, drainage, and general physical appearance of the project. Mr. Gardner suggested that the 20-foot spacing of six spruce trees was appropriate, but requested some additional landscaping along the fence on the south side of the property. Mr. Nielsen questioned the drainage, and impact on neighboring properties, and was assured by Mr. Gerner that the marked drainage areas would be swaled to control runoff. Mr. Magnuson indicated that these minor issues would be covered in the form of a developer's agreement. Mr. Turner then made a motion that the Planning Commission recommend the City Council grant a variance from the setback provision of the zoning ordinance (19.5) to allow Michael Gerner to construct a building at 3642 Scheuneman Road at a setback of three feet from the easterly lot line and further, to recommend approval of the revised site plan for that location dated September 23 1996 provided that (1) twelve additional parking spaces be provided adjacent to the property through a lease with Barnett Inc (2) there be no retail sales activity at this site (3) the parking and driveways be black - topped (4) additional landscaping (shrubs) be provided along the south property line (5) the six spruce trees are to be a minimum of five feet in height and (6) the exterior design of the building facade be consistent with that of the current development at 3630 Scheuneman. Mr. Hannaford seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Council action is required. Discussion then focused on the Comprehensive Plan, with Mr. Gardner reporting that SEH queried the Met Council regarding the housing policy and were advised that the City will not be expected to provide total diversity of housing, due to the size and physical limits of the City. The Met Council would like us to participate with surrounding communities, and possibly the Ramsey County HRA, in encouraging the goals of affordable and life -cycle housing envisioned in the Livable Commuities Act. SEH has devised language which they feel will satisfy both parties_ Mr. Gardner encouraged everyone to pay articular attention to that section of the October draft when it arrives to be certain that the language is satisfactory. Note: Roger Bromander is no longer employed by SEH, as the planning business did not develop to the extent they had hoped. Randy Thoreson has reassumed responsibility for our Plan. Rob Hansen has strongly objected to the 60% open space provision of the Plan relative to the LDB district. SEH was charged with examining that provision relative to other cities and developments and