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Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, November 6, 2013 Page 2 Associate Planner Bryan Lloyd summarized the request as detailed in the staff report dated 44 November 6, 2013; for development of an approximate 138,000 square foot office/warehouse 45 facility on the proposed Lot 1. Mr. Lloyd noted the process for development and those items that 46 remained pending; as well as referencing the previous Variance Board action approving the 47 Variance as a preliminary step to consider this Preliminary Plat and move forward in the process. 48 Mr. Lloyd advised that the Planning Division recommended approval with conditions; and 49 reviewed recommended conditions for the applicant to continue working with the Public Works 50 Department to address easement, storm water infrastructure requirements as necessary; and 51 grading, drainage and tree preservation plans pursuant to that Variance. 52 Member Daire questioned if suggested landscaping treatments for landscaping and screening 53 based on the extraordinary arrangement of loading docks facing the front would go forward in a 54 subsequent plat before the City Council. 55 Mr. Lloyd responded that landscaping was not usually part of Preliminary or Final Plat approval, 56 nor were tree preservation plans or other items that were reviewed as part of the permit process 57 and applicable City Codes. While the applicant always needed to be mindful of those 58 requirements throughout the process, Mr. Lloyd noted that they were not actually part of the plat 59 approval process itself. 60 Member Boguszewski questioned the holding pond and size, and whether they were simply a rule 61 of thumb at this stage of the development; and if it was safe to assume that the applicant would 62 work with appropriate staff to ensure adequate sizing. 63 Mr. Lloyd advised that this was an accurate conclusion; and while the final details were not 64 completed at this point, reserving the space now until the actual need was defined by City Code 65 and watershed district requirements would be finessed at the time of site grading and eventual 66 building construction. 67 Applicant Representative, Dan Williams, for Meritex Enterprises, Inc. 68 Mr. Williams advised that he had no additional comments beyond staff’s written and verbal report; 69 and was available to stand for questions. 70 Chair Gisselquist closed the Public Hearing at 6:46 p.m.; with no one appearing for or against. 71 MOTION 72 Member Cunningham moved, seconded by Member Keynan to recommend to the City 73 Council APPROVAL of the proposed PRELIMINARY PLAT of Outlot A of the Highcrest Park 74 Second Addition plat; based on the comments and findings of Sections 4 – 6 and the 75 recommendation of Section 7 of the staff report dated November 6, 2013. 76 Ayes: 6 77 Nays: 0 78 Motion carried. 79 City Council action on this item is scheduled for Monday, November 25, 2013. 80 6. Other Business 81 Review the proposed acquisition and sale of 1840 Hamline Avenue by the Roseville 82 Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) 83 Chair Gisselquist introduced this item at approximately 6:47 p.m. 84 Mr. Lloyd briefly reviewed State Statute related to property acquisition by the City, as detailed in 85 the staff report; noting that the Planning Commission was asked to determine whether the 86 proposed acquisition was in line with General Land Use and Residential Area Goals and Policies, 87 the HRA’s Housing and Neighborhoods Goals and Policies; HRA Strategic Plan; and the 88 Roseville Housing Replacement Program related to lot/sale replacement program guiding its 89 activities. 90 At the request of Chair Gisselquist, Mr. Lloyd reviewed the City’s monitoring of property 91 databases under certain categories and contact with property owners alerting and inviting them to 92 consider applicable Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) programs. 93