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Planning commission Minutes February 9, 1983 -2- Mrs. Cushing indicated, normally she would be concerned about the proposed division because the lots are smaller than most others in the neighborhood. However, because no neighbors have objected, and because the Evers plan to carefully control the construction of the new home, she favored the proposal. Recommendation Matson Moved, Moeller Seconded, that the Commission recommend approval of Carl Evers' request for division of lot at 2170 St. Stephens, with the following conditions: 1) That 10' of additional right-of-way be dedicated on County Road B. 2) That the southerly lot shall have 72' of frontage, and the northerly lot, 76' of frontage on Sto Stephens. Roll Call, Ayes: Matson, Dressler, Moeller, Cushing, and Johnson. Nays: None. Planning File 1415 - Thomas Willmus request for special use permit and division of lot at 2807 Hamline. Presentation Mr. Dahlgren indicated Mr. Willmus proposes to remove the existing gas station on the southwest corner of Centennial Drive and Hamline Avenue, and construct a two-story office building. As part of the development, it is proposed to redesign the existing parking lot arrangement. The special use permit is for a planned unit development, which, if approved, would require the development to be constructed in accordance with the site plans. The site plan also includes a 10,000 sq. ft. addition to the shopping center, near the southwest corner. The total parking spaces for the office building and expanded shopping center is 23 spaces short of the requirements. The applicant's attorney has indicated they will provide a joint parking agreement between the shopping center property and office building property to accommodate that shortage. In addition, all parking spaces are designed for standard cars at 9' width per car. The ordinance allows up to 50% of the required spaces to be reduced for compact cars to a parking width of 8'. If provision were made for the compact cars, the property could easily meet the parking requirements. Mr. Dahlgren indicated the proposed office building would be an aesthetic improvement over the existing gas station, and would also provide more tax base in the City. Mr. Dohn Daubney, attorney representing the applicant, indicated they are applying for the division of lot because they want a separate mortgage for each parcel.