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1 2 3 4 6 7 9 10 11 12 14 1S 16 11 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 38 40 41 43 44 46 47 49 50 51 52 53 55 57 Extract of 1�Tinutes from Plannin� Commission meeting of Januax'v 10, 2001: a. Plannin� File 3282: A request by the Capital City Investments LLP for consideration of a conditional use permit to allow the operation and establishment of a bingo hall at 2525 Snelling Avenue. Chairman Craig Klausing opened the public hearing and requested City Planner Thomas Paschke to provide a verbal summary of the staff report dated January 10, 2001. Thomas Paschke described the request to establish a Bingo Hall, identifying the location and adjacent uses. The applicant would be the only licensed bingo hall operator in the City for which a conditional use permit is necessary in a`B- 1" zone. He explained the requirements for a conditional use permit. The structure is 14,750 s.f., built in 1969 on 1.2 acres, and would require 92 to 100 parking spaces for 120 customers. There are 123 off-street parking spaces provided. No new ponding is required. The exterior site will remain as is. The use is a compatible use and has been in the neighborhood for ten years. Traffic surge and safety may be the only concerns. Staff estimates no impact on property value, safety, public welfare, or health. Staff recommended approval. Chair Klausing asked for details regarding parking surveys done on previous locations (Knights of Columbus) in which customers exceeded vehicles on the site by 1.2 to 1 or more. Member Wilke asked for details on parking, based on improvements to the site from Lyndale Garden Center (previous tenant). He asked for details on one-way entry and the three accesses and handicapped parking. There are two entries to the building. Chair Klausing asked for staff comment on traffic impact and flow. Deb Bloom explained two roads, which allow access to the site. She explained that lower traffic volumes from senior housing and bingo are expected in comparison to other uses. Chair Klausing asked for details on the Oakcrest/Fairview intersection. Deb Bloom explained the alternatives at Oakcrest/Snelling and Oakcrest/Fairview. Chair Klausing asked if the hours of operation should be stipulated in the CUP. The staff had not included this requirement, but conditions could be added. The City annually reviews the license for changes or impacts in Bingo operations. Patrick Fisher, Manager for Capital City Investors, which owns the building, noted that the traffic and parking has good circulation. The use fits the size of the building. Chair Klausing asked for details of the bingo operation traffic control with security guards directing vehicles to Snelling. Member Olson asked for details of the hours of operation. (Very similar to those at the K of C during the day). Karen Olson, representing the four non-profit Gambling Managers, noted the following starting times for Bingo sessions: Sunday: 1:00-3:OOpm and 7;00-9:OOpm; Monday 7:00- 9:OOpm; Tuesday 10:30am-9:OOpm; Wednesday 7:00-9;OOpm; Thursday 10:45am- 9:OOpm; Friday 1:00-1 1:OOpm; Saturday 1:00-1 1:OOpm. All late sessions are over at 12:30am. A security person follows the proceeds to the bank. There was no public comment. Chair Klausing closed the hearing.