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Pat Borgman, Kraus-Anderson, was introduced. Member Cunningham asked if there was not sprinklered where the school was located, but must it be? Member Cunningham asked who would be the tenant for the charitable gambling. Will the hours of operation be consistent with/ complementary to the school? (Bingo events start on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. and last until 12:00 midnight. The gambling that would occur weeknights would conflict with the school (most day time users of charitable gaming are seniors). The uses do overlap. Member Egli asked for details of the square footage of the play area. There is a play area for day care only (35 s.f. per child). Why is day care so far from play area? Ann Husea, stated the day care is to be a family center wherein children could be cared for while parents would visit the Charter School. Ms. Husea stated that Districts 916 and 623 agreed to support this project. Carol Koski, 2300 N. Hamline Avenue, noted that the project was, in part, approved because of its location. The maximum number of students is 270. Most students come from other districts. A pediatric office may also open to support the school children. Food will be contracted to the site. Plumbing will be updated for 200 children. Member Mulder asked what will be done to the exterior of the building. Pat Borgman noted that drawings and plans are necessary and will be done. Member Mulder asked: where the bus lanes and drop off area will be located; what type of fencing and where will it be located; screening the building; landscaping on the front. What guarantees will be made? What additional information will be available for the Council? (all plans needed). Member Olson asked for details of the school growth plan; will the school stay as it grows to 270 pupils? (After three years, the school must be re-evaluated.) Member Olson asked if there will be a play area. (A gymnasium will be included in the school; the exterior play area is for pre-school students. The school will sign a ten year lease.) Member Rhody asked if a formal plan will be completed in the next two weeks. Mr. Vinje explained additional plans to be completed. Elaine Heisterkamp, 2800 N. Hamline Ave., #228 Hamline House Condominium, stated her concern was that neighbors were not consulted or informed. She felt that an environmental impact statement is needed. Construction will be loud all summer. The roof now leaks. There is mold content in the building. Take more time. The building needs repairs. She is opposed to gambling on the site. Chair Klausing clarified there is no gambling to be approved in the center with this application. Norman Nelson, Hamline House President, stated the building needs improvements. The recreation needs are not clear. He does not object to bingo, but to other operations. Mr. Nelson asked if there would be a video arcade and pinball machines (none proposed). He was concerned about hours of operation. Chair Klausing closed the hearing. Chair Klausing stated there are procedural issues (the rapidity of the request) and the substantive issues (are these uses workable together). He asked staff to define the difference between redevelopment and reuse. Member Rhody asked if the Planning Commission could meet again on this topic. The charter school could be an asset. Traffic, bus circulation and other site issues are not answered at this time. Member Mulder asked for details regarding the notification of property owners. Member Mulder noted that the uses could create a community uses building, including charitable gambling. The proposal is a good reuse of a 1960 building which does not have access or traffic needed to serve a retail market. He noted that the PUD process allows the City to assist in being creative; there are not enough details of physical developments. Member Wilke suggested tabling for two weeks. Chair Klausing asked if applicant can supply information for April 26th. Motion. Member Mulder moved, Member Wilke seconded, to advise the Council to review the project on April 26th and