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Planning Commission MeetingPage 11 of 12 Mr. Haun advised they anticipated moving from 25 to 100 employees in Phase I. If that was the case, Member Cunningham questioned the need for 120 parking stalls for Phase I. Mr. Haun clarified that this was a preliminary drawing by the architect and was only an estimate. Mr. Haun noted that, with the Citys recent zoning change and transportation study, this made the ? architects renditions even more preliminary, and noted the need to bring any future plans into ? compliance with city code and zoning regulations before developing a final plat. As a bee keeper himself, Member Bull asked about specific pesticides proposed to be used by the applicant. Mr. Haun advised he was unfamiliar with the pesticide referenced by Member Bull, but advised they would be consulting on any potential use of pesticides if and when an insect infestation was found; and any regulated applications would be approved by certified chemists. Mr. Haun advised that a member of their firm was certified for indoor application, and was seeking the next level of annual certification for outdoor application, similar to that done by the U of MN for their staff. Chair Boguszewski closed the public hearing at 8:17 p.m.; no one spoke for or against MOTION Member Bull moved, seconded by Member Murphy to recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed outdoor agricultural research and development facilities as a CONDITIONAL USE on parcels identified as Ramsey County PIN 042923320014 and 04 ????? , based on the information and analysis in the project report, and conditions 2923320015 ??? outlined in that report dated November 4, 2015. Mr. Paschke advised that those property identification numbers may change with the process being undertaken by the applicant, with an actual address or lot number and legal description provided at the time of recording documents with Ramsey County. Mr. Paschke clarified that the Conditional Use would be recorded to the legal description, which was as yet unavailable, since it was now a Metes and Bounds description or subject to another lot configuration. Mr. Paschke advised that this information would be addressed in the resolution before the City Council once it was better defined. At the request of Member Bull, Mr. Paschke advised that if the Conditional Use was not utilized within a certain period of time, the City could revoke it through a formal process through the Planning Commission and City Council. Member Cunningham stated that she remained nervous specific to the potential use of chemicals, an unknown at this time. However, Member Cunningham applauded the ingenuity of Calyxt; and for the record, offered her support of request even though she had reservations about potential chemical use. Member Bull, noting the U of MNs research and management of bees, and his service on the ? Board of Directors for the Minnesota Bee Society in cooperation with them, he offered his assistance to Calyxt if they should have any desire to keep bees on their property and explore toxicity issues. Chair Boguszewski opined, that given the applicants willingness to assume the burden of ? remediation and all potential soil contaminants on this property, the City was lucky to have their interest. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Abstentions: 1 (Stellmach) Motion carried. Commission Business 6. Members briefly discussed the proposed 2016 meeting schedule, and by consensus agreed to revise the July and September meetings one week later to facilitate holiday schedules. Discussion and ratification of the Planning Commissions regular meeting dates for 2016; the following ? dates represent the first Wednesdays of each month and do not conflict with recognized holidays: January 6April 6July 13October 5 ? February 3May 4August 3November 2 file:///R:/CommDev/PLANNING_AND_ZONING/PLANNING_COMMISSION/Minutes/...4/11/2016