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Approved • The applicant shall remove any dead landscaping and replace with new in conjunction with the parking lot expansion and rebuild. All exposed areas and bare soil shall be graded to ensure positive drainage and seeded or sodded to prevent erosion. Chairperson Howard asked if the new parking lot would be less than 15 feet from the existing building. City Planner Gundlach reported this was the case and staff could have the applicant shift the parking six feet to the north. She commented the parking regulations were guidelines for new multi - family developments and were not a concern to staff. She explained that the benefits of the additional parking outweighed the close proximity to the building. However, she supported the parking being shifted five or six feet to provide a larger buffer from the building. Darrell Koenig, explained he manages the Emerald Manor Apartment and has been working with staff on the noncompliance issues. He indicated the additional parking was much needed for the residents of the apartment complex. He commented that the parking could be shifted if need be. He indicated landscaping improvements would be completed this spring in conjunction with the resurfacing of the parking lot. He reported the complex rents 10 parking stalls from the adjacent property and this would continue even after the additional stalls are added. Further discussion ensued regarding the parking situation at the apartment complex. Commissioner Danger asked if an irrigation system was proposed for the new landscaping. Darrell commented that the landscaping would be watered with a garden hose. The apartment complex would not be installing an irrigation system. Motion by Commissioner McPherson, seconded by Commissioner Meyers to close the Public Hearing. Approved 6-0. Chairperson Howard questioned how the Commission should handle the placement of the parking lot. City Planner Gundlach suggested the applicant work with staff to shift the parking lot six feet to the north to balance the stalls between the apartment buildings. She recommended a third condition be added stating the applicant shall explore shifting the proposed parking centrally between the buildings to achieve as closely as possible, a 15 foot separation between the buildings and parking lot. If shifting the lot results in a loss of parking spaces, it may remain as drawn. She anticipated staff could resolve this issue prior to the City Council meeting on February 25, 2014. Darrell explained that he would shift the parking if possible, and if not, blinds would be placed in the lower units of the impacted building. Commissioner Nichols - Matkaiti supported the conditions as recommended by staff. She inquired if any additional lighting was required with the additional parking stalls. City Planner Gundlach commented there were no new additional lighting requirements. Darrell reported that new light poles would be installed when the parking lot was replaced. Motion by Commissioner McPherson, seconded by Commissioner Danger, to approve staff recommendation as amended, with three conditions for approval. Approved 6-0. (B) Chris Wolla, on behalf of the New Brighton Parks and Recreation Department, requests a Special Use Permit to allow construction of a 30' x 40' maintenance structure at 1975 Silver Lake Road, Brightwood Hills Golf Course. City Planner Janice Gundlach reported Chris Wolla, on behalf of the New Brighton Parks and Recreation staff, requests special use permit approval to allow construction of a new maintenance garage structure at Brightwood Hills Golf Course, located at 1975 Silver Lake Road. The golf course is a specially permitted use as the underlying zoning designation is single family residential. As such, in order to erect a new building, a special use permit must be obtained. The proposed garage structure measures 30' x 40' and would replace to existing garages, which have become fatigued over decades of use. The proposed garage structure would house general storage of equipment and materials needed to maintain the golf course. The proposed structure would include steel walls and a steel roof, painted to match the existing club house. The walls of the proposed garage would measure 10' 6" with a peak height of 16'. Two overhead doors and a service door would be installed on the west fagade of the proposed building, providing access. 2