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attendance and review. The public can attend. Dennis Welsch and Thomas Paschke explained the process. Mr. Shaw asked if closing driveways is a part of this plan. Thomas Paschke explained this will be a County decision with Target. Deb Bloom explained the Target and County improvements to County Road B, which requires County approval. The State has allocated funds for the intersection of B and Snelling as well including closure of the frontage road and the Har-Mar west drive, the signal at State Farm Road, and the Snelling Avenue expansion. The projects will be synchronized. Mr. Shaw said the easements surrounding Perkins are private easements. Tim Engel, 1428 Burke Avenue, asked when the final plan will be available and public comment. Thomas Paschke explained no further hearing or comment is established in the Code. The public will have access to all public documents available at the Council review and decision meeting and when permits are applied for. How will citizens know that a site plan is available for public review. Chair Mulder asked if a site sketch will be available for the City Council meeting on September 13th. Mr. Engel asked for details of Pascal and County Road B traffic improvements or controls. Mr. Engel asked if the green space will be added. Thomas Paschke explained more green space will be installed as required by the Code. Mr. Engel asked if there is activity/development on the back of the site. David Lebedoff, Perkins land owner, asked for clarity on vacation of public easements. He noted he has been meeting with Target regarding private easements. Judy Lebedoff, Perkins land owner, asked the Planning commission to acknowledge which easements the Perkins land owners control. Chair Mulder said the Planning Commission can only speak to the public easements (not the private easements). Ms. Lebedoff asked what work can be done on Snelling Avenue. How come there is no access from Snelling? Chair Mulder said Snelling is a MnDOT road. They will not allow more access (for safety reasons). Deb Bloom explained State access plans and requirements on Snelling. Judy Lebedoff asked if all businesses will be worked with; how does a customer get to Perkins from County Road B. Tam McGeehee, 77 Mid Oaks Lane, asked who has authority regarding pedestrians. Safer pedestrian passageways should be addressed in the redesign of Snelling and County Road B. Thomas Paschke explained that pedestrian accesses at intersection crosswalks are a County and State issue, but sidewalks on the various sites are landowner and city issues. Chair Mulder asked Deb Bloom to brief the Planning Commission on sidewalks. Jim Frank, Perkins, asked if a Perkins/Target agreement to expand, could be done by sharing parking. Thomas Paschke affirmed. Mr. Frank asked if there was a parking difference between "SC" and "B-3". Thomas Paschke explained that parking requirements are universal, but depend upon the actual uses. Mr. Frank asked for details of new city roads and easements. Brian Ficek, 1379 Burke, said he liked the concept and liked the idea of walking to a new building. It will be an asset. Tim Engel, 1429 Burke, explained his concern with traffic on Pascal and Burke. Could Pascal Avenue on the south side of County Road B be converted to a one way north street? Chair Mulder and Deb Bloom explained the role of the Safety Committee and requested a petition to begin the process. Chair Mulder closed the hearing. Motion: Member Bakeman moved, second by Member Doherty, to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Land Use Map Amendment from SC, Shopping Center and LB, Limited Business to B, Business, based on the comments and findings of Section 5, specifically 5.1 to 5.9 of the project report dated August 4, 2004. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Motion:Member Bakeman moved, second by Member Mulder, to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat to combine 7 parcels into two to three lots subject to review by DRC and Target, specific easements required by the Public Works Department, and the dedication of a 50 foot right-of-way, based on the comments and findings of Section 5, specifically 5.10 to 5.17 and subject to the conditions listed in Section 7 of the project report dated August 4, 2004. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Motion: Member Traynor moved, second by Member Bakeman, to recommend approval of the Rezoning