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Zisla stated that dividing the site north to south would be possible, making two lots having driveways onto 14th. Schell responded that would not work. O’Brien asked if Ramsey County would move the curb cut on Silver Lake Road to the south. O’Brien stated that, if the curb cut could be moved to straddle the property line between the two proposed south lots, it could provide one drive at the curb cut and split off to the two lots. Teague stated that, if the drive were a shared drive, it would be a good idea to shift the cut. Teague stated the County cannot deny the curb cut because there is an existing cut. If the City approves the shared drive, the drive should be shifted to the south. Larson stated that, if the drive behind the site were eliminated, Schell could build the homes farther to the west. Having a view of a home rather than a driveway would be better for the neighbors. Moving the homes to the west, would provide more privacy for everyone. PH. Motion by Schiferl, seconded by O’Brien, 6 Ayes - 0 Nays. Motion TO CLOSE THE UBLIC EARING Carried. PL-252, Motion by O’Brien, seconded by Schmitz, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF SUBJECT TO ,,“SS CONDITIONS AND ADDING THE CONDITION HARED DRIVEWAY ACCESS SHALL BE OFF OF ILVER LR,” AKE OAD AND THE ACCESS BE MOVED TO THE SOUTH AND ELIMINATE THE DRIVEWAY EASEMENT , ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE PROPERTY AND CONDITIONED UPON THE APPLICANT SUBMITTING CC. REVISED PLANS TO THE ITY OUNCIL Schiferl commented he agreed with Zisla on the triangle section being dedicated for the road. Motion by C#7. Schiferl, seconded by Zisla, 6 Ayes - 0 Nays. Motion TO AMEND THE MOTION TO DELETE ONDITION Carried. Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review Hollywood Video Teague reviewed the Planning Report on a request for Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review for constructing a Hollywood Video Store located at the northeast corner of Silver Lake Road and Rice Creek Road. Schiferl asked when the site was last occupied by a gas station. Larson responded the gas station closed in 1988 or 1989. Schiferl stated he asked the question because he was wondering about the reasonable expectations of residents who buy property next to a commercial site. O’Brien asked if the drawing showed the existing curb or the curb after the County widens Silver Lake Road. Teague stated he assumed that was the location of the existing curb. Schiferl said Portfolio Design Services talked about lighting in its letter. What is the history of the lighting standard? When does the lighting standard apply? Teague stated that the City’s Ordinances have not been codified since 1988; Teague only became aware of the lighting requirement recently. Teague stated he would check with Erny Mattila about the enforcement history. The Ordinance was adopted in 1989. Zisla asked what would happen, under the current zoning, without the Special Use Permit to allow the reduced setback. Teague stated the item would become a site plan review. Zisla asked if the project would be feasible without the reduced setback. Peter Hilger, Portfolio Design Services, responded that, without the Special Use Permit, the building would be slightly smaller because of the square footage needed per parking stall. Parking would be reduced by three or four stalls and the building would be reduced by 750 square feet. Hilger stated that, if the Special Use I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\MINUTES\1999\06-15-99.WPD 4