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Motion by Schiferl, second by O’Keefe to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF SP 03-06. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried nd Hearing for a Special Use Permit and Variance for an auto repair facility at 132 St. SE § was cancelled by the City Planner in accordance to Minn. Stat. 15.99 PUBLIC HEARING: PUD 03-02 Planned Unit Development, Preliminary Plat and Site Plan Review. Brighton Village Shopping Center Redevelopment – Kraus Anderson, Inc. for Engelsma Limited partnership Mr. Boylan explained to Commissioners that after the Public Hearing was published and notification mailed out, the applicant contacted Staff and expressed a desire for more time to work on the site plan. Continue the After discussion, there was a Motion by Zisla, second by Schiferl to th Public Hearing until August 19, 2003, subject to resolving the 60 day rule. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried. GENERAL BUSINESS - Beisswenger Hardware Store Update Background: As part of the Northwest Quadrant redevelopment project, the City plans to relocate Beisswenger’s Do It Best Hardware Store. The current Beisswenger site will be one part of a larger redevelopment project. In June of 2002, architect Norm Wells presented a concept plan to the Planning Commission. Since that time, Community Development Staff have negotiated with Mr. Mark Beisswenger and have begun the process of assembling land for a new hardware store on the northeast corner of Old Highway 8 and County Highway 96. During the concept review, the Planning Commission expressed some concerns. Specific concerns include the aesthetic concerns regarding outdoor storage and sales areas. Staff has received an updated concept plan. Architect Norm Wells reviewed the updated concept plan for the Planning Commission. He explained the new plan is for the building to be 46,000 square feet, with almost a full basement, the basement being used for some retail but mostly storage. There will be a drive up window for picking up parts and the addition of a coffee shop. Mr. Wells addressed all of the previous concerns of parking, storage and ponding. He also described a lighted fountain and many features making a good fit for the Gateway. The next steps will be signing the development agreement, assembling and transferring the land. DISCUSSION OF MINNEAPOLIS WATER WORKS SITE Mr. Schiferl brought up a concern regarding the lack of screening that had been approved some time ago at the water works site on Stinson. He recalled that maples and shrubs and street trees were to be planted between Stinson and the west side of the fence. Mr. I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\Minutes\2005\2003\07-15-03.doc