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Teague reviewed the planning report concerning a request for Special Use Permit, Nonconforming Use Permit, Front Yard Setback Variance, and Site Plan Review for the purpose of constructing an addition to Pike Lake School and to reconfigure the parking lot. Schiferl asked, if the entire school were torn down and rebuilt, would the 30-foot setback be in effect? Teague responded affirmatively. Doug Pierce, the architect, made a short presentation of the project. Zisla asked about air quality issues at Pike Lake School. Pierce said the architects are working on the entire building to bring up the air quality. A completely new HVAC system will be installed to serve the entire building. Baker stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone in the audience wanted to speak on the issue. Stepanchak asked if the entire building will be brought up to code as far as air quality. Pierce answered affirmatively. Stepanchak asked how many more children will the addition accommodate. Pierce answered there would be no population increase. The classrooms would replace other rooms and would add a music room and other amenities. A resident - tape unclear. Something about air quality and some study and guarantees. Pierce’s answer is unclear. PH. Motion by Baker, seconded by Schiferl, 5 Ayes - 0 Nays. Motion TO CLOSE THE UBLIC EARING Carried. NC00-2, Motion by Schiferl, seconded by Livingston, to RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF SUBJECT TO . 5 Ayes - 0 Nays. Motion Carried. CONDITIONS Ordinance Amendment to Section 4-040 and 4-140 - Floor Area Ration City of New Brighton Teague reviewed the report concerning continuing the public hearing for an ordinance amendment regarding the City’s 30% floor area ratio requirement within the R-1 and the R-1A, Residential Zoning Districts. Schiferl asked why the ordinance goes to 55% for impervious surface in the R-1A district. Teague responded that the increase took into consideration the driveway issue. Baker stated this is a public hearing and asked if anyone in the audience wanted to speak on the issue. No one responded. PH. Motion by Baker, seconded by Zisla, 5 Ayes - 0 Nays. Motion Carried. TO CLOSE THE UBLIC EARING OA. Motion by Baker, seconded by Zisla, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE RDINANCE MENDMENT 5 Ayes - 0 Nays. Motion Carried. General Business Baker referred to a letter the Commission received requesting that the writer be allowed to have a front porch in the front yard setback. Baker said the Commission had addressed this issue by an ordinance change last month. Baker said he would have a difficult time approving such a request. The Commission has discussed this topic and amended the code. Teague stated the City amended the code to allow a six by twelve-foot entry way addition out into the setback. Mr. Danger’s property is a deep lot, 85 feet wide and 300 feet deep. Mr. Danger’s house is built right at the 30-foot setback. There is a lot of room in the back, but Mr. Danger would I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\MINUTES\2000\03-21-00.WPD 6