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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes -Wednesday, September 05, 2007 Page 4 past; potential permitted uses as proposed by staff that may create parking issues (i.e., daycare use); attempt to clarify the definition of "physical culture and health services;" clarification of current permitted uses and exclusions in the B-1 Zoning District and that allowed within the PUD: square footage of the proposed bookstore, as well as projected growth potential and plans. Additional discussion included further parking sufficiency for current and potential permitted uses of the facility; accuracy of information on daily customer traffic by applicant; and potential for additional retail in the building. Staff clarified that the building currently had 3,000 square feet of vacant retail space, proposed for the book store use, with a total square footage of the entire building at approximately 10,000 square feet, with office, lab and storage use in the remainder of the building. Applicant, Melissa Olson, book store owner; and Gene Schultz, building owner Mr. Schultz advised that the current Cryogenics facility utilized a total of 4,000 square feet, a vacant 1,600 square feet in the rear of the building, and current space in the lower level to be vacated by the current tenant on December 1, 2007. Additional discussion discussed the availability of twenty-six (26) parking stalls for the facility; employee parking and tenant use; and projected cars for the bookstore averaging 3-4 vehicles at any given time. Chair Bakeman closed the Public Hearing, with no one appearing for or against. Commissioner Doherty opined that permitted retail use should be limited to 3,000 square feet total. City Planner Thomas Paschke opined that staff was advocating for additional low- impact uses as outlined in the proposed list of permitted uses; noting that even if the entire facility became retail, potential tenants would recognize that parking was limited, and only low-impact uses would consider the location. Mr. Paschke further opined that he saw no serious implications to on-site parking; advising that office uses are typically uses that have a greater impact than low-impact, specialty retail uses. Commissioner Gottfried opined that market conditions would self-regulate the site and the twenty-six (26) available parking stalls. Further discussion on possible uses ensued, including call centers or business help line offices; and destination-type uses; and City code regulations for sexually-oriented businesses. Commissioner Boerigter spoke in support of staff's recommendation without further restrictions for permitted uses. MOTION Member Boerigter moved, seconded by Member Gasongo to RECOMMEND APPROVAL of the request for an Amended PUD for Melissa Olson and Eugene Schultz to allow the proposed range of business uses in the multi-tenant building at 1940 Lexington Avenue; based on the comments and findings of Section 5, and the conditions of Sections 5 and 6, and the condition of Section 7 of the project report dated September 5, 2007. Amendment #1: Chair Bakeman moved, seconded by Member Gottfried, to amend the proposed motion to delete "Physical culture and health services" from the list of permitted businesses under the PUD Amendment. Chair Bakeman provided her rationale for deleting this specific use, due to the lack of clarity and definition of the use. Chair Bakeman opined that her perception of this