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is zoned R-1, Single Family Residential; Schools are a listed Special Use and a Special use Permit is required. The required number of parking stalls is 455; a variance is needed because only 427 are shown on the site plan. Elaina Peltsman, a representative from the architectural firm, Armstrong Torseth Skold & Rydeen, gave a detailed presentation outlining the proposed addition to Irondale High School. Commissioners asked many questions of the ATS& R representative, mostly centering around the visual effect of the exterior gymnasium wall. There was also a question regarding “green engineering” and a question regarding the moving of the softball field. There were no comments from the audience. CLOSE THE HEARING Motion by Zisla seconded by Schopf to . 6 Ayes – 0 Nays, Motion Carried. Considerable discussion ensued regarding the parking and whether a variance is the proper choice of language in this instance or if a nonconforming use permit would be more appropriate. More discussion was held regarding the visual effects of the exterior gymnasium wall. Different materials, plantings, and safety issues were all considered. It was generally felt the design for the new drop-off site would be a welcome improvement in re-routing traffic. Barb Almann, School Board Member and Bond Construction Committee Member, reported on the schedule for the bidding and construction process. It was proposed that informational drawings be brought to the next meeting which would further delineate ideas for the exterior wall of the gymnasium, incorporating ideas for materials, plantings, attention to back doors, textures and colors. The Commission would like the applicant to work on exterior treatment of the gymnasium and report back to the Commission th at the July 17 meeting. The Architect and representatives from the School District agreed to do so. WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING Motion by Schiferl seconded by Zisla to APPROVAL OF LP01-08, SP01-08 SUBJECT TO DEMONSTRATING AN ALLOCATION OF 28 PARKING SPACES WHICH COULD BE DEVELOPED IN THE FUTURE SHOULD THE CHURCH PARKING AGREEMENT BE REVOKED AND THERE IS A DEMONSTRATED NEED FOR THE 28 PARKING SPACES. 6 Ayes – 0 Nays, Motion Carried. Discussion by the commissioners made it clear that a variance for parking would not be needed with the above action having been taken. DENY VN01-04. Motion by Schiferl seconded by Schmitz to6 Ayes – 0 Nays, Motion Carried Public Hearing: LP01-07, PU01-10Main Street Village , LLC Rezoning – Planned Unit Development Application is to rezone the entire Main Street Village site to B-4, consider extension of the existing Main Street Village Planned Unit Development north to include the former Tom Thumb site, to approve a site plan for the residential phase of the development and to approve a general development plan that couples the PUD with existing development proposed and th future plans for the site. The Main Street Village area is between 5 avenue NW, the railroad tracks over on the western side, County Road E-2 extension north all the way to Old Hwy 8. Mr. Gary Vogel, Architect with the BKV Group, representing the developers, detailed the plans for the Main Street Village. th Mr. Dan Dahms, 675 4 Avenue, expressed concerns regarding the parking issues. He stated 242 parking spots for 121 units leaves no designation for visitor parking. He also expressed concerns regarding the increasing traffic in the area which is becoming a safety issue and also creates long waits for residents wanting to enter the street from their homes.