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November 23, 2010 Page 4 of 5 are encroaching on park land. Councilmember Phillips would like to ask the applicant if those particular stalls are needed. City Planner Gundlach reported that the applicants are requesting consideration of a Special Use Permit to permit construction of a drive-thru facility at 2200 Silver Lake Road. This property consists of an existing multi-tenant commercial building, with the applicant wanting to occupy the most southern tenant space. The only actual improvements necessary for the drive-thru include a small driveway connection between the front and back parking lots and the actual drive-thru window on the southern facade of the building. Also required is a Nonconforming Use Permit to resolve some existing nonconforming parking issues on site. The Planning Commission considered the request and held a public hearing. Public testimony was given by one individual expresses support of the project. The Commission voted unanimously to approve the requests subject to five conditions. Councilmember Phillips noted he would be more concerned with the reduction of parking on City property as he would with the setback requirement between two commercial businesses. City Planner Gundlach reported there may have been an error in some prior surveys. The Property Owner has expressed concern with retaining a tenant, and has provided a plan without` using the seven northern parking stalls in the questionable area. Councilmember Phillips suggested the Property Management Company work with City Staff to bring back a resolution in February or March 2011. Mike Dey, representing the Property Management Company expressed his appreciation to the Council and reported an understanding of the problem with the area and intend to resolve the issue Councilmember Bauman stated this was a fantastic venture, and feels the temporary solution is a good one. Councilmember Burg questioned if it could be set up to withhold a Certificate of Occupancy until a resolution is reached. City Attorney LeFevere stated if the assumed property line is where the survey shows it to be, and if Council is satisfied with a 0' 'setback, this is a complete deal, no matter how the property is resolved. Councilmember Burg asked if the number of employees is known. Don Fitch (applicant) responded he anticipates 30 employees, and hopes to be open for business April 1, 2011. Motion by Councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Bauman to approve the resolution malting Findings of Fact and approving a Special Use Permit and Nonconforming Use Permit for the Dairy Queen / Orange Julius with the addition of the following condition: The revised site plan presented at the Council meeting is incorporated with recognition that the Council approves a 0' parking lot setback at the northeast corner of the site and with the provision that the applicant presents othersite plans for future council consideration should additional land be acquired in the northeast corner of the site. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Commission Liaison Reports, Dean Lotter Announcements City Manager Lotter reported Staff met with Ramsey County to discuss the lease arrangement, and Updates and establish an RFP panel for the Library. The RFP is due January 5th, with a selection date of January 14th. Mr. Lotter reported a more detailed calendar would be coming in the future. It was reported the City Of New Brighton obtained second place for their participation in National Night Out 2010.