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Approved J the State(for I-35W)that now requires review and approval of a different Nonconforming Use Permit from what was originally approved in 2007. Staff recommends approval of the Site Plan and Nonconforming Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. The proposed addition is constructed consistent with the plans and analysis contained within this report. 2. All ancillary outside storage is removed in conjunction with completion of the addition. 3. Implementation of the recommendations made in the interoffice engineering/public works memo, attached as Exhibit G. Commissioner Danger questioned when the floor to area ratio standard was created for the industrial district. Planner Gundlach stated one parking stall was required for every 350 feet of manufacturing space at a 90%rate. She commented this ratio was more than eight years old and could be reviewed in comparison to neighboring communities. She indicated this issue could be reviewed in the future and a Code Amendment could be considered. Norm Wells,Cheetah Precision,thanked the Commission for considering his request this evening. He understood that the site was maxed out,but explained the addition would allow for the expansion of the business. He provided comment on the conversations he has had with MnDOT and the watershed district. There was some concern with the pond onsite and borings were needed. He had hoped to keep the pond as small as possible to avoid losing the mature trees near Old Highway 8. Mr. Wells stated new trees would be added to the property and will be interspersed throughout the site. He encouraged the City to credit developers for current landscaping when considering redevelopment and landscaping plans. Mr.Wells then requested the Commission approve his request without the five additional parking stalls. Commissioner Meyers asked where the outdoor storage was located on the site. Mr. Wells noted the storage was located on the south side of the lot. Planner Gundlach indicated Staff has recommended the storage be removed to assure all parking stalls were available for use. Commissioner Meyers inquired if the MnDOT setback would be impacted through the proposed addition. Mr.Wells stated the I-35W setback would not be impacted. He then discussed the drainage on the site in further detail. Chair Howard requested further information on the proposed parking. Mr. Wells commented the addition to the site would not require additional employees and therefore,the proposed parking was adequate to meet the needs of the business. In addition,the nature of the business along with the growing size of the manufacturing equipment did not fit into the City's floor to area ratio for parking. Commissioner Shardlow questioned the number of employees working at Cheetah Precision. Mr.Wells noted the business had two shifts of employees,with the day shift having approximately 45 to 50 employees. Commissioner Banker asked if the number of parking stalls would be impacted or reduced during the winter months. Mr. Wells stated the majority of the parking lot snow was pushed towards the pond area so as not to impact the parking stalls. Motion by Commissioner Banker,seconded by Commissioner Danger to close the Public Hearing. Approved 7-0. Commissioner McPherson commented his only concern with the parking was if Cheetah Precision were to move out of the City of New Brighton. However,he supported the request as submitted, due to the fact technology was changing and the City requirements may need to be revised. Commissioner Danger agreed. Commissioner Nichols-Matkaiti was also in favor of allowing the special circumstance. Motion by Commissioner McPherson,seconded by Commissioner Danger to approve staff recommendation. Approved 7-0. 2