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Planning Commission Minutes May 8, 1996 /' ! until the meeting. He stated the site needs a master plan and that the Twin Lakes area should be held to the same standards as Center Pointe. He asked the Commission to postpone the project. Chairman Wietecki asked Mr. Weir whether the Center Pointe project had received tax increment financing and other assistance from the city (Wier responded affirmatively). Russ Sierverson, representing American Semi. Trailer, asked for clarification regarding the Cleveland A venue Plan and the Twin Lakes overall plan. Rick Jopke explained that Twin Lakes standards are similar to the city design standards but were in effect prior to the city design standards. The Twin Lakes design standards and Twin Lakes plan are a section of the city Comprehensive Plan. Within the design standards, rock-faced block, masonry materials, glass and metal trim are allowable exterior materials. Brick is not required. Mr. Carlson explained the truck loading and screening from Cleveland and Twin Lakes Parkway, and noted that this proposed building will have increased design and landscape standards, and that in.the future, Ryan Construction will work to prepare a new set of standards with the city for the Ryan buildings. Member Harms noted that the city has a proposed Twin Lakes plan (1988) that was turned down by the Metropolitan Council because of the traffic generation from the site. She stated there are many unknowns in this project and was uncertain of what the future would bring. Rick Jopke explained that the use proposed is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and with the zoning in the area. Member Thein stated that the square footage required by the city is necessary to raise the taxes required to pay for the contractual obligations of cleaning up the contaminated sites within Twin Lakes. Member Rhody expressed concern that the project may not be able to meet the storm water ponding requirements. MOTION: Member Wietecki moved, seconded by Member Thein, to recommend approval of the 40 foot side yard variance requested with 3 reasons listed including: 1) The site is surrounded on three sides by street right-of-way. This condition results in a 40 foot setback requirement on 3 sides of the property which limits the developable area of the site. 2) The developers are contractually obligated by the development agreement with the city to provide 105,000 sq. feet of building on the site. 3) There is a potential need for additional right-of-way or easements for future development of Twin Lakes Parkway. This would reduce the developable area of