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City of Roseville - Planning Commission Minutes for June 7, 2006http://www.ci.roseville.mn.us/council/planning/minutes/2006/pm0607.htm vacant parcel, and the Super 8 Hotel are directly east of the parcel along Prior Avenue. Mr. Paschke reviewed staff rationale for zoning designation for the property; and determination that no major impacts to traffic, other than that the site was currently vacant, and had supported the former use as a truck terminal and subsequent vehicle traffic. Mr. Paschke reviewed elevations; identified the access/entry to the site at the corner as preferable to staff; addressed building materials, signage and site improvements; parking; and site improvements, including grading, utilities, setbacks, landscaping, drainage and pending permit approval from the tional parking greater than demanded by City Code to address anticipated needs for patrons. Staff recommended approval of the request; noting that this was a first step in the process and that staff would continue to work with the applicant throughout the process. Discussion included how long the site had been vacant and current prohibited use of the site as storage for new vehicles by an adjoining property owner; provision for the CUP to expire within six (6) months without building permit application; recording of the CUP on the property with standard and specific conditions. Commissioners discussed landscaping plans, concurring that additional green space on the lot in the parking area and to break up the building mass were preferred; with staff advising that, as part of the process, the applicant site and landscape plans in accordance with provisions of this particular zoning district; with the applicant meeting the 5% landscaping provision requirement. Further discussion included intended demolition of the existing building; current process of Phase I and Phase II environmental work, and pending Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) approval of the exterior and interior building and site demolition; ultimate permitting by the City for demolition work to commence, following staff analysis; and proposed hours of operation of the facility. The applicant, Jerry Collins of L.A. Fitness and Joe Samuels, RLK Consultants (engineer or architect) were present. Mr. Collins thanked Mr. Paschke for his thorough presentation of the request; and thanked staff for making the application process a good experience. Mr. Collins advised that of the number of franchises for L.A. Fitness, there were only two (2) operating on a twenty-four (24) hour basis, but demand would dictate the hours of operation. Mr. Paschke noted that there would be minimal impact to adjacent properties in that zoning district. There were no comments from the public. Commissioner Bakeman noted the need to add a condition under Section 9 for landscape plan review; staff concurred. Chair Traynor closed the Public Hearing Motion: Member Bakeman made a motion, seconded by Member Roe, to recommend to the City Council approval of the REZONING from I-1, Light Industrial District to B-2, Retail Business District, based on the findings of Section 6 of the project report dated June 7, 2006. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried: 7-0 Motion: Member Bakeman made a motion, seconded by Member Roe, to recommend to the City Council approval of the CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT allowing the construction of a 55,000 square foot fitness center on the former Mastell Brothers Trucking parcel, 2420 Cleveland Avenue, based on findings of Section 7 and the conditions of Section 9 of the project report dated June 7, 2006; amended to add a condition to Section Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried: 7-0 Chair Traynor advised the applicant of the approval process, with the Case to be heard by the City Council at their June 20, 2006 meeting. 2 of 82/6/2007 11.08