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Planning Commission Meeting -3- Matson asked whether the office is used for internal use or for sales. Mr. Young indicated the office is used for internal use and that the expansion will not result in the addition of more employees. Recommendation Matson moved and Berry seconded that the Planning Commission recommend approval of Cy-Con, Inc.'s request for variances to floor area ratio, parking setback, and parking requirements at 3075 Long Lake Road. Roll Call, Ayes: Wiski, Matson, Moeller, Berry, Dressler, Johnson, and Vern Johnson. Nays: None. Planning File 1483 - The Housing Alliance request for rezoning, special use permit, and variances at 500 County Road B. Presentation Mr. Dahlgren indicated the Housing Alliance request had been continued to allow further study of nine areas of concern expressed by the Planning Commission. Mr. Elness, of the Housing Alliance, addressed the n1ne areas of concern. 1) Park dedication. The westerly 300 feet of the site will be dedicated for public park as a condition of the approval of the special use permit. 2) Massing of the building. The elevations for the building have been confirmed with a transit. The opponents of the project have compared the impact of the proposed building with the impact of the Roseville Professional building. The comparison is unfair because of the difference in design and because of the proposed building is built in a low area which mitigates the impact of the height of the building. 3) Landscaping. Additional plantings will be added on the south side of the building to provide improved screening. 4) The cooling tower for the HVAC will be on the west side of the building. There will be no mechanical equipment on the east or south side of the building. 5) A comparable facility (7500 York) provides 81% parking. The Housing Alliance proposes 93% parking. There is space for additional parking if it is needed. The responsibility to provide sufficient parking will be written into the owner's association bylaws. 6) Garden plots, an outside seating area, and a walkway will be provided as outdoor activities.