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Commission to examine the issue of traffic in and around Har Mar. He asked for an environmental impact statement. John Ridge stated that he felt the drainage (moving south) issues have not been adequately addressed. He requested that a drainage plan be completed before the project is approved. Deb Bloom stated the City will look at the drainage ponds to determine adequate size, no increase in impervious surface. The easements only relate to the pipes in the ground; the ponds are a separate issue. A mailing to interested residents with technical information would help. Could the issue be reconsidered after the study is done? He agrees with Mr. Weber regarding traffic and a need for an environmental study. Joan Porwoll, 1353 Shryer, expressed concern about traffic congestion, water issues, lighting, re-grading, and ponding. Ward Schwie, 1383 West Ryan, asked why this project is not brought up to the current city code requirements? Screening? Water Problem? Acting Chair Rhody noted the changes are east and south of the building. Janice Brokenly, 1454 Skillman, asked if the pipe moved will take away green space. Will other utilities be moved? (None that the City is aware of) Acting Chair Rhody closed the hearing. Member Cunningham asked for details regarding the 40 feet of green space along the east and south side. Thomas Paschke noted that the buffer area may be improved in this area based on the final site plan for the store. Member Cunningham asked for details on storm water run-off and ponding size and what could be included in the recommendation to the City Council. Does the entire parking lot need to be re-graded to the low areas. Member Olson asked for clarification of business curfew hours. (See Section 403 to 405 of the City Code.) Motion: Member Wilke moved, seconded by Member Klausing, to recommend approval of the request for vacation of certain utility and drainage easements located on the southeast side of the former Homeplace facility and acceptance of a replacement utility easement, based on the findings in Section 3.1 of the Request for Planning Commission Action dated March 10, 1999. Acting Chair Rhody asked that the Commission send a recommendation to curtail hours of truck delivery; and that the Har Mar Mall not be allowed to exit to existing east, west, south side residential streets. Member Klausing explained reasons for supporting the issue. Member Cunningham explained his concerns regarding the vacation of the easement as a "lynch pin" to allow the Cub development to proceed. He stated he will no support the project because of loose ends in the project proposals; screening and lighting are important. Ayes: Mulder, Olson, Wilke, Klausing, Rhody Nays: Cunningham Motion Carried 5-1 Member Mulder agreed to Acting Chair Rhody annotation regarding opposition to the proposal's traffic on residential streets. Member Mulderwas opposed to the hours of operation (Curfew) annotation. Member Klausing also could not support a curfew. The projects is too hypothetical at this time. Member Wilke and Member Mulder agreed that the Planning Commission send a recommendation of concern regarding traffic in residential areas as being consistent with the comprehensive plan. Member Olson noted that the drainage further north on the site should be improved as part of the proposal. Acting Chair Rhody noted that the Planning Commission may be reaching beyond its ability to review. 6b. Planning File 3077. Lois Olson, Cryogenic Laboratories, Inc., request for a Planned Unit Development to expand the building at 1944 Lexington Avenue using the Cornerstone Guidelines. Acting Chair Rhody opened the hearing and requested Dennis Welsch to present an overview of the staff's written report