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RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF SP02 –001 Motion by O’Brien, Seconded by Zisla to AND LP02-002, subject to the following conditions: 1. Issuance of a building permit. 2. Continued compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations. 5 Ayes, 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARING – VN 02-001 AND LP 02-001 Parking Setback Variance, Donnatelle Plastics. For consideration of an application for site plan review and front yard parking setback variance to add 55,000 square foot addition to the Donatelle Plastics facility. The proposal is to add onto the existing structure and continue the existing front yard parking th area to the south which is setback 25 feet from 5 Avenue NW right-of-way. A variance of 15 feet is needed for the proposed parking. The variance is to consider the consistency of the urban design standards of the building, being consistent with the parking and the building being in the same spot as the existing building. The site is located at 501 County Road E-2. The proposed parking area complies with the City’s parking requirements, except for a twenty-five (25) foot front yard parking setback. The City of New Brighton Zoning Ordinance requires a forty (40) foot front yard parking setback. A 15 foot front yard parking setback variance is required. The history of the 1998 variance was explained. Staff believes the variance conforms with the Comprehensive Plan and would not be detrimental to adjacent properties or the public. Norm Wells, Project Architect spoke in favor of the project. He explained this project started the redevelopment of the MacGillis & Gibbs site. They are now ready to expand the project. The building will be 425 feet long. It will be enclosed and a heated and cooled space. There will be a water structure of some type. There will be some plants inside. Mr. Wells reiterated that it is the cleanest industrial building in the world. CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Moved and seconded to 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried. APPROVE VN 02-001 AND LP 02-001, Motion by Zisla, Seconded by O’Brien, to subject to the following conditions: 1.Continued compliance with VN-317 and LP 336. 2.Continued monitoring and work with the City of New Brighton, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and United States Environmental Protection Agency for assistance regarding groundwater contamination issues. 3.Minor Subdivision approval to combine parcels into one lot of record. 4.Approval of Rice Creek Watershed District permit. 5.Grading and drainage plan approved by City Engineer. 6.Sign plans are submitted to City Planner for approval. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried.