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Zisla stated regulatory concerns could result from the City acting as a developer. The Broker Alternative also troubled Zisla. Bishop commented the site was large and complex compared with other sites redeveloped in New Brighton and said she would take the Commission’s comments back to the EDC. Public Hearings Minor Subdivision Gregory Jackson Teague reviewed the planning report concerning a request to divide three vacant parcels on 16th Avenue SW, north of Silver Lane, into two lots of record. The legal description included in the planning packet was in error. According to the corrected description, Lot 19 does meet the minimum width requirement of 75 feet. Livingston asked about the soil borings shown on the site map. Gregory Jackson, the owner, stated that soil borings have been done, and could provide the City with the results. Teague said a copy of the tests should be added to the file. Livingston asked if the site has an underground creek. Livingston said he was surprised the site had not been developed. Teague responded one lot was unbuildable due to the low area, but did not know why the other lots had not been developed. Baker stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone in the audience wanted to speak on the issue. No one responded. . Motion by Livingston, seconded by O’Brien, 5 Ayes - 0 Nays. Motion TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING Carried. PL-250 Motion by Schmitz, seconded by O’Brien, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF SUBJECT TO . 5 Ayes - 0 Nays. Motion Carried. CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF Rezoning, Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review St. John’s Church Teague outlined the planning report concerning a request to rezone the St. John’s Church site from R-1A, Single Family Residential, to B-4, Downtown Business, for remodeling and expanding the parish house. Baker suggested that the word “maximum” be specified under structure height in the report. Is the church remodeling the parish house or building an addition to the church? Teague asked the applicant for clarification. Bob Mike, the Parish Administrator, and Jeff Steiner, the architect, were present to represent the parish. Mike stated the term “parish house” is not an accurate description of the building’s present use. At this point, the parish has not made a final decision on the remodeling/expansion plans. The facility was formerly used as a convent. The building currently houses administrative offices and meeting rooms. St. John’s is considering tearing down the building and replacing it with a building that would provide administrative space, meeting, and gathering space. Baker stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone in the audience wanted to speak. No one responded. PH. Motion by Baker, seconded by O’Brien, 5 Ayes - 0 Nays. Motion TO CLOSE THE UBLIC EARING Carried. Baker stated the term, “parish house” should be changed to “church addition” to prevent misunderstanding of the intent. Baker said he was concerned that the existing parking does not conform with City Code, but assumed the parking activity would not increase outside the regular worship hours. I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\MINUTES\1999\04-20-99.WPD 2