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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 4, 1983 -4- PLANNING FILE 1427 - Group W Cable request for special use permit at 934 Woodhill Dri ve. PRESENTATION Mr. Dahlgren explained that the Roseville School District 623 had closed Lake Owasso School and had decided to maintain title to the property and building for possible future use for school purposes. They have been seeking tenants for the building. Group W Cable, the franchise holder for the North Suburban Cable System (which includes Roseville), has entered into an agreement with the School District to lease the land and building for their Roseville offices and studios for a l5-year period with a 10-year option to renew. The lease is subject to the issuance of a special use permit as this is a "moderate impact" quasi-public use in a school district-owned building in an R-l zoned area. Group W Cable proposes to use the building for office space, television studios, and temporary storage. They propose to store cable and equipment in approximately 15,000 square feet of space during the first 3-5 years of tenancy. Group W also proposes to continue to offer the free use of the playgrounds for recreational purposes on the part of the City through a $1 per year lease arrangement. In view of this proposal, it would appear to be both undesirable and unnecessary, for the purposes of both Group Wand the City, to divide the land between the building site and the recreational area. Mr. Dahlgren indicated it is the City's policy to require additional dedication for public roadways, if needed, at the time of the issuance of a special use permit. The policy with Ramsey County calls for an additional 10 feet of right-of-way for Victoria Avenue. In addition, a l5-foot right-of-way for pathway purposes is needed on the southerly portion of the land along County Road C and the railroad right-of-way. DISCUSSION Several Commissioners expressed concern with the type of screening to be used in conjunction with the proposed screening on the site. They felt the fencing plan should be reviewed by City staff. Ms. Berry expressed concern about the traffic load on Woodhill related to the proposed use, especially the l8-wheel vehicles. Mr. Drown indicated the roadway has been designed to handle the traffic loads expected with the proposed use. Mr. Dahlgren indicated it appears the intensity of use, in terms of vehicular traffic, may be less than the normal school-related traffic, which formerly occurred.