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Mr. Williams noted that part of this interest and unique opportunity was based not only on the 1 rail line fronting the property on the east side, but the operations of that rail line, Minnesota 2 Commercial Rail, providing access to major carriers in the metropolitan area, and serving as a 3 great conduit for companies needing rail service from multiple carriers, as well as providing a 4 much-needed service in terms of operating hours and days for customers, with few remaining 5 parcels available with such rail access. 6 Mr. Williams advised that representatives of Minnesota Commercial Rail were present in the 7 audience to stand for any questions. 8 Member Murphy opined that the packet was well-prepared and addressed the need for a 9 variance very appropriately. 10 Chair Boguszewski closed Public Hearing at approximately 6:15 p.m. with no one appearing 11 for or against. 12 MOTION 13 Member Boguszewski moved, seconded by Member Murphy to approve VB Resolution 14 No. 99 (Attachment D) entitled, “A Resolution Approving Variances to Chapter 1006.02D 15 (Loading Docks) and Chapter 1006.05E (Parking Placement) of Roseville City Code at 16 2280 Walnut Street (PF12-013),” allowing construction of a warehouse facility with 17 overhead doors facing the front property line and a front building setback greater than 18 100’; based on the comments and findings outlined in Sections 4-6 and 19 recommendation and conditions of approval in Section 7 of the staff report dated 20 November 6, 2013. 21 Specific to rail traffic itself, Member Cunningham asked about traffic patterns and whether the 22 system could handle the additional traffic; how rail traffic affected area crossings; and whether 23 an increase in daytime vehicle traffic would be seen as a result of this. 24 Wynne Hall, Minnesota Commercial Rail 25 Mr. Hall responded that the only crossing affected would be at Terminal Road, already existing 26 for additional traffic. Mr. Hall advised that most of the additional vehicular traffic (e.g. 27 International Paper and Morton Salt as two examples of current customers) was performed in 28 the middle of the night; with no problems anticipated. 29 Chair Boguszewski opined that the variance, and purpose of a variance, made sense for this 30 situation; and concurred with staff findings, particularly related to the rail line access. As a 31 Roseville citizen, Chair Boguszewski stated that he was happy how facilities had developed 32 along that stretch providing a very attractive and pleasing perspective. 33 Ayes: 3 34 Nays: 0 35 Motion carried. 36 5. Adjournment 37 Chair Boguszewski adjourned the meeting at approximately 6:18 p.m. 38