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• � � � � Planning Office Hours Page 3 August 20, 1986 The roof is proposed to be pitched, with no parapet height on the front end of the building, and approximately a three foot height on the east end; thus, mechanical equipment could likely be highly visible on the west end of the building. The building is proposed to be all brick, with a top "band" of prefabricated metal around the periphery. Drainage solu- tion was not proposed, thougrl the criteria for such was reviewed with the staff. Mr. Vannase noted that his down payment cannot be returned, unless the development is disapproved by the City. He noted his desire not to "fight" with the City, but that Price Savers has decided they want to go on the site. I reminded him th�t there are major problems with the site plan, and that the proposal is in conf lict with the City's development policy in this area. 4. VFW, 483-5313 Mr. Rheaume, current Commander of the VFW, was in to discuss ways in which they might expand their facility north of the Civic Center. He notes that when the building was built twelve years ago, there w�er� ��ne hun.dred fifty--members, and today th.ere are six hundred. They would desire to add a greenhous��-type dining addition, approximately twelve feet in width an the south side (which appears pos�ible), and an addition to the kitchen on the no�th. He noted that they had contacted George Reiling, and attempted to purchase additional land to the north of the site, and have not been succ�ssful in doing so. I suggested they get a survey of the site, showing exactly where their structure and parking area� are in relation to their boundaries. They are nnt certain what these relationships are today. Following this, an examination could be made as �o what extent th� building is expandable, particularly as it relates to potential parking expansion. 5. Hahn, 605-339-3850 George Hahn was in with Ed Peterson, architect, and Jean Parranto, realtor, to review their development proposal fc�r the southwest corner of Long Lake Road an� County Road C. This is a 2.37 acre site, proposed for a sixty-nine unit motel constructed Qn th�ee f loors. The structure will be brick and stuc�o with a sloped roof , Witt1 z, colonial motif . We discussed the possibility of better qu.ality in building material, and possibly more intensive use of the site. I suggested at least tY�at the plan should b�e drawn so as to show how the �tructures can be expanded on the site. This building is relatively small for the site, and the plan includes a considerable amount of green area. This is not all bad, except that I would prefer more int�nsive development, at least over a period of time.