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APProved of the original approval (SP -210). Following a notification to the neighbors and the subsequent . public hearing, the Commission advised the applicant that the request could not be supported. Robert Foster, Attorney for the applicant, and David Kroona, Owner, approached the Commission. Foster stated there would be an electronic eye that would automatically shut off the blower when the door starts to open. Motion by O'Brien, second by Schiferl to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION APPROVED. Motion by O'Brien, second by Schiferl to APPROVE THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE REQUEST AS SUBMITTED. 5 ayes, 0 nays. Motion Approved. Public Hearings: SP2008-004 Special Use Permit to permit operation of an education and day treatment program at 520 West County Road D The applicant is requesting consideration of a Special Use Permit to permit an "education and day treatment program" in approximately 31,400 s.f. of space at the existing building located at 520 West County Road D. This property is zoned I-2, Heavy Industrial. This type of use is only • permitted through approval of a Special Use Permit. Northwest Youth & Family Services met with City staff approximately one month ago to discuss their intention to use the existing facilities at 520 West County Road D for relocation of their current operations in Shoreview. The applicant has stated the primary reason for relocating from their current facilities is due to the lack of space for recreational activities. The applicant has provided a floor plan illustrating how the approximate 31,400 s.f. would be used, which includes 6,000 s.f. of gym and recreational space. Howard stated that he is concerned about the safety of the students and staff, since the location is right next to Hwy 88. He asked how the buses would get in and out of the site. Gundlach presented the site plan with the traffic circulation for the buses. Howard stated that the pedestrian crossing would have to be clearly marked, and wonders if the traffic circulation would work as planned. Kay Andrews, Executive Director for Northwest Youth and Family Services, stated the students would be bused to the site at around 8:00 am and would remain on site until 2:30 pm. She stated that they do support having the pedestrian crossing and are willing to fence the green space. She stated that the ratio for students to adults is high to have increased supervision. John Quimal, representative of St. Paul Travelers, owners of the building, approached the Commission. He stated that they are very supportive of the school and any changes that would need to be made to the building and site to increase the safety of the students and staff. • Regarding the leasing of the back half of the building, the office space would not be higher than 12 to 15 percent.