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Planning Commission Minutes Wednesday, August 4, 1982 -4- Mr. Matson questioned whether 95 parking spaces would be enough to relieve the parking problem. Mr. Borg stated that they did a car count over a two-week period, and that 95 spaces should be sufficient. Mr. Rukavina questioned if the lot would be restricted to prohibit night access, as the area south of the school presently has problems with late night activities. Mr. Borg indicated that limiting access could be done in some way, but he noted that the access to this area is already easily achieved via the cul-de-sac to the south. Mr. Rukavina suggested that an additional access point might intensify the problems, and would like to see a gate. He further questioned if any lighting systems were planned for the parking lot. Mr. Borg noted that there are existing vandal lights on this portion of the building. Several members of the audience expressed concern over the intensification of current late night activities south of the building, concern for the maintenance of the proposed facility, and questioned if adequate investigation, including soil samples, had been done to see if the parking lot would be feasible near the existing parking lot north of the building. Mr. Borg indicated that while no soil samples had been taken, performance of the existing parking lot indicated that the area soil was not stable. He also noted that adding onto the additional parking lot would be difficult, in that the existing lot is built right on the property line, while the new lot would have to be built with a 15' setback. Members of the audience questioned if other alternatives, such as activity rescheduling, had been investigated to alleviate the parking problem. Mr. Borg stated that all other organizations have regular hours, and that no other events other than the senior citizen dining are scheduled for the noon time problem. Recommendation Mr. Mastel Moved and Mrs. Dressler Seconded, that the School District No. 623 request for a special use permit be continued to the September I, 1982, Planning Commission meeting, to allow the applicant additional time to investigate other possible alternatives. Roll Call, Ayes: Cushing, Dressler, Mastel, Matson, Moeller, Rukavina, and Johnson. Nays: None. Planning File 1385 - St. Paul and Suburban Bus Company request for special use permit and variance at 2975 Partridge Road. Presentation Mr. Drown indicated the applicant had contacted the City, advised that he would not be able to make the Planning Commission meeting, and requested the matter be continued to the next Planning Commission meeting. Recommendation Mr. Mastel Moved and Mr. Rukavina Seconded, a motion to continue the public hearing to the September 1, 1982, meeting of the Planning Commission. Roll Call, Ayes: Cushing, Dressler, Mastel, Matson, Moeller, Rukavina, and Johnson. Nays: None.