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Not Approved PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting—June 21, 2011 7:00 p.m. Present: Chairperson Bruce Howard, Commissioners, James Alvey, Steve Danger, Verne McPherson, Michael Shardlow, Greg Meyers and Erin Nichols-Matkaiti Absent: None Also Present: Janice Gundlach-City Planner, Councilmember Gina Bauman and Katie Bruno-Office Assistant. Agenda Review: The agenda was presented and approved. Chairperson Howard noted that Janice Gundlach would like to discus possible additional worksessions at the end of the meeting. Minutes: Minutes from May 17, 2011 were presented and approved. Council Action: Councilmember Bauman reported at the last Council meeting, the Council directed PREC to look into the City's policy related to Park Shelters. Councilmember Bauman reminded the commissioners of the upcoming groundbreaking for the View Apartments, Tuesday June 28th at 5:30 pm. Public Hearing: (A) Mounds View Public Schools requests a Special Use Permit to allow conversion of an existing asphalt playground surface in the rear yard off 13th ST NW into a parking lot at the Pike Lake Education Center located at 2101 14th ST NW. City Planner Gundlach reported City Staff and School District 621 are continuing to work through some items. The suggestion was made to table the item until the July 19th meeting. City Planner Gundlach suggested residents wishing to speak to the item, either provide testimony at the meeting, or return for July 19th meeting. Paul Zisla, 1946 13th St NW stated he has serious objections to this request, and has notified the School District as well. Mr. Zisla's concerns include how the proposed parking lot will function at the site, secondly Mr. Zisla requested the commission look at the compatible uses near the site. Keith McConnell, 1896 13th St NW questioned if there are plans to have an Alternative High School in the Pike Lake Education Center. City Planner Gundlach stated it is the intention of the School District to move their Area Learning Center to the Pike Lake Education Center, and more information would be available at the July 19th meeting. Mr. McConnell also expressed concern with increased traffic. Michelle Schicker, 1254 North Ct. stated she feels the community has been blind sided by this request, as there was not much notification of the ALC moving into Pike Lake Education Center. Ms. Schicker also commented that there are still children utilizing the black-top area recreationally. Carol Jacobs, 2129 13th St NW stated she along with many of the neighbors are in agreement that they are not in favor of the proposed parking lot expansion. Mike Martin, 1301 Pike Lake Dr. expressed concern with the ALC relocating to Pike Lake Education Center. Mr. Martin reported his children play at the park, and he coaches youth football at the park. Mr. Martin expressed concern with increased traffic, as well as the students who will be enrolled at the school. Concerns include being in a residential neighborhood, as well as being in a community building. 1