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Approved O'Brien asked what caused the dramatic reduction in police calls at the Shoreview location. Andrews replied that prior to 2003 a different company ran the program. When Northwest Youth and Family took over the program in 2003 they increased the student to staff ratio and the police calls dropped significantly. She added that this location was chosen because they need the ability to have class and therapy rooms, as well as green space for exercise and the height of the ceiling would allow for an indoor recreation area too. Motion by Baker, second by Zisla to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION APPROVED. Baker inquired if condition number 2 could be changed to the remaining space in the building cannot exceed the remaining 141 parking stalls. Gundlach replied that it could be changed. Schiferl asked if Northwest Youth and Family decides to not run the program any more, would the new director be required to follow these conditions. Gundlach replied that the special use permit is written for an educational and day treatment program, regardless of who runs the facility. Motion by SchifeIl, second by O'Brien APPROVE THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE COUNCIL APPROVE THE USE, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The education and day treatment program is limited to 31,400 s.f., no more than 60 students, and no more than 35 staff members. 2. Students may only be transported to and from the site by buses, vans and similar • vehicles authorized by the Education and Day Treatment Program and students may not drive to the site. 3. The remaining 52,000 s.f. of floor area on site shall not exceed the parking need of 141 parking stalls per the Zoning Code section 11-030. 4. A crosswalk must be clearly marked on site provided access across the main driveway to the open space area in the northwest corner of the site. 5. The open space area in the northwest corner of the site is fenced in for safety purposes. 5 ayes, 0 nays. Motion Approved. Announcements: 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update — Special Meeting Gundlach stated that she would like to hold a special meeting on April 8, 2008 regarding the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update. A copy of the Comprehensive Plan and summary of the changes would be given to each Commissioner prior to the meeting. Baker stated that he believes the cell tower would be a minimal impact on the park and the aesthesis is personal. Zisla stated that he would not be surprised if the Telecommunication Act preempts any denial because of health concerns. Gundlach stated that staff is concerned about the co -location agreement that the cell companies have and it may be that the tower is raised in • height to accommodate more than one carrier; currently the eighty foot height would accommodate only one user. She reiterated that the City has been approached by three different vendors within the last few days to place cell towers in several parks and public spaces. While it