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Planning Commission Minutes - May 15, 2001 Page 6 Main Street Village which includes the residential portion on the former Tom Thumb site. Staff and the Residential developers were available to answer any questions. Two residents were in attendance, and staff received Component two phone calls prior to the meeting. The developer, Len Pratt, and architect, Gary Vogel, presented renderings of the proposed residential development which includes both apartment and townhome buildings. All buildings will include many amenities like commons areas, outdoor patios, and terraces. Zisla asked if the three story apartment building on the west side would tower over the residential homes across the street. Pratt explained that all the buildings will be of gradual height and would soften the effect as it relates to neighboring properties. Zisla requested an update regarding the issue of Minar Ford employee parking and unloading of new th vehicles on 27 Ave. NW. Boylan spoke to Bob Cozatt, Minar Ford General Manager, who stated he will Minar Ford cease such activity and will notify his employees to park in designated areas. Baker added that when the Parking site plan was approved, there was no mentioned of the exact location or number of parking stalls in the employee parking area. Zisla has raised this issue previously as it relates to Minar Ford, and noted that other New Brighton businesses are required to adhere to on-site parking requirements. Baker believes the on-site employee parking stalls are being used to store new vehicles. Cozatt told Boylan that the employee th parking area is located on the northwestern portion of the site along 27 Ave. Boylan will review the Minar Ford conditions of approval to determine basis for enforcement. Zisla noted concern of the visual effect of the rooftop mechanical equipment of the recent Pike Lake School renovation project. O’Brien agreed and asked if additional screening will be installed. Boylan Pike Lake noted that the plans had been approved, however, these comments are helpful in regard to the upcoming School renovation of Irondale School. Schiferl asked staff to review the as-builts to verify that the proposed Mechanical configuration is what has been installed. Equipment Zisla asked if there is indication for the acquisition of the Beisswenger Hardware site. Locke said the development of the Northwest Quadrant involves the acquisition of parcels along Old Hwy 8. Currently, New Brighton Bowling Alley, Co-op site, and Darling Rendering and been acquired by the City, and investigation into the Midwest Asphalt site has begun. Locke explained that the plans show that Beisswengers would work better in another location with the corridor, and would appear to be a good fit for the “urban village”, but maybe some relocation to another parcel within the corridor. The urban village would have some retail stores and a hardware store would be a good fit, and Beisswengers has been in New Brighton for many years. Schiferl asked for an update on the tree plantings at the Minneapolis Water Works site. Boylan will continue to research this. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. _______________________________________ Patrick Boylan, City Planner I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\MINUTES\2001\5-15-01.WPD 6