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Approved Staff recommends approval of the Nonconforming Use Permit, subject to the following; • Following removal of the detached garage, the following site improvements are made: • Pavement is matched and resurfaced to ensure positive drainage. • Parking area is reconstructed to meet a 15' front yard setback. • The parking area is re -striped to provide for 75 surface stalls. • If future curbing AND sidewalk improvements are made to the parking area between the buildings and 35W, the parking lot is reconstructed to meet a 5' setback from the rear lot line. • The southerly located detached garage is repaired in that the exterior siding and doors are cleaned and repainted as needed. Commissioner Schiferl asked what it would take for the applicant to meet both the covered and uncovered parking requirements. City Planner Gundlach responded either underground parking or a parking ramp; neither of which would be practical. Chair Howard opened the Public Hearing Bernice Daas asked why surveyors were working so far away from the property. City Planner Gundlach explained the survey process often begins far away from the subject property, and work their way closer for a variety of reasons. Terry Sandquist, representing Bethel University expressed his appreciation to City Planner Gundlach for her assistance in the process. Motion by Commissioner Schiferl, seconded by Commissioner Nichols-Matkaiti to close the Public Hearing. Approved 6-0, the Public Hearing was closed. Chair Howard asked the City Planner if the eastside curb improvement would be on the north side as well. City Planner Gundlach explained the submitted plans were conceptual, but curbing would potentially be improved on the north side. Commissioner Schiferl questioned if the applicant would be required to come before the planning commission when it comes time to improve the landscaping. City Planner Gundlach responded landscape improvements would not require council approval. Commissioner Danger asked Mr. Sandquist if additional lighting plans have been submitted. Mr. Sandquist assured Commissioner Danger the lighting will meet required standards. Commissioner Schiferl questioned if a condition could be added to address the lighting plan. City Planner Gundlach responded a recommendation could be added, however there is nothing in the Zoning Code that would require a lighting plan. When the applicant obtains their Electrical permit, the lighting plan would be reviewed. Commissioner Danger asked if the Zoning Code addresses parking lot lighting, City Planner Gundlach confirmed it does not; however the Building Code may have a requirement. Motion by Commissioner Schiferl, seconded by Commissioner Danger to make a motion to approve staff recommendation with the following changes: