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Approved Minutes New Brighton Planning Commission Regular Meeting October 19, 1999 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Paul Zisla called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call Present: Jim O’Brien, Norm Schiferl, Jeff Schopf, Paul Zisla , David Schmitz Absent: Larry Baker, Mike Livingston (unable to enter City Hall - building was locked) : Also Present Cary Teague, City Planner Steve Larson, City Council Liaison Approval of Minutes S21,1999, Motion by Schiferl, seconded by O’Brien, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF EPTEMBER PC. 5 Ayes - 0 Nays. Motion Carried. LANNING OMMISSION MEETING Agenda Review The agenda was adopted as written. Public Hearings Nonconforming Use Permit & Site Plan Review (continued) Houwman Architects/Mir Ali Teague reviewed his memo concerning a nonconforming use permit and site plan review for constructing a 43-unit apartment building at 219-221 Old Highway 8 NW. Teague stated that the applicant is again requesting that the Planning Commission continue the public hearing. This is the last time the applicant may request an extension because the required 120-day review limit expires November 30, 1999. Zisla asked why the applicant is doing an analysis of underground parking. Teague responded that Staff suggested the applicant explore underground parking as opposed to detached garages. Because the building would be close to the wetland, underground parking would require less grading on the site. Zisla stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone in the audience wanted to speak on the issue. No one responded. . Motion by O’Brien, seconded by Schmitz, 5 Ayes - 0 Nays. Motion TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING Carried. General Business Zoning Ordinance Amendment City of New Brighton Teague reviewed the planning report concerning an informal discussion of the City’s front yard setback requirement in residential zoning districts and number of parking stalls for apartments. I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\MINUTES\1999\10-19-99.WPD