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Page 3 of 5 Motion by Councilmember Bauman, seconded by Councilmember Phillips to hold a Public Hearing and adopt the assessment resolutions contained in the attached 2008 Special Assessment Report, Project 07-1, 2007 Sheet Reconstruction. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays; Motion Carried Council Business 1. Norm Wells on behalf of Bell Lumber & Pole Company requests approval of a Site Plan and Nonconforming Use Permit to permit an office addition to the existing building at 7781 st Street NW. Report No. 08-265. City Planner Janice Gundlach reported the applicant is proposing a 22,050 square foot office space addition to the existing building. The proposal does meet all setback requirements, floor area ratios and building height standards. Staff expressed concern With flee exterior building materials, the planning commission opted against staff recommendations. There was a lengthy discussion related to the exterior building materials, it was determined that in this case, wood is an equivalent building material. Another area of concern was the requirement to pave two of the gravel driveways. Norm Wells reported one ofthe driveways is on leased space, making it difficult to modify the space. Council determined the paving ofone of the driveways would suffice. Councilmember Phillips questioned the reason many of the non conformities are not being addressed at this time. Mr. Wells responded lie was unaware ofthem. Councilmember Phillips suggested allowing more time for the applicant to address the additional conformities; if possible. City Attorney LeFevere advised some proposed language to be included in the resolution relating to the exterior materials being used. Motion by Councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Doffing to adopt the attached resolution approving the request, subject to three conditions: 1. The applicant agrees to pave the first 50' of one primary access point on the north side of 1st Street NW in an effort to mitigate dust. 2. The applicant will review existing non -conformities on the site and report to the council what; if any of the non -conformities are practical to reduce. 3. The council finds that wood is an equivalent exterior treatment in this case, for this project, due to the unique characteristics of the site, existing building and the design. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays; Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates: Finance Director -Dan Maiers Finance Director Maiers reported there are two scheduled road project resulting in detouring traffic. Council Member Mary Burg — Economic Development Commission Councilmember Burg reported the next Economic Development Commission meeting will be October 7fl" the November meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, November 68' due to the Cotutcil Business I. Nonn Wells on bdialf of Bell Lumbi- & Pole Company requests approval of a Site Plan a,nd No confaming Use Pamit to pamit apn office addition to the existing building at 778 lst ShectNW. Report No. 08-265. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates: