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Not Approved PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting—July 19, 2011 7:00 p.m. Present: Chairperson Bruce Howard, Commissioners, Steve Danger, Verne McPherson, Michael Shardlow, Greg Meyers and Erin Nichols-Matkaiti Absent: James Alvey Also Present: Janice Gundlach-City Planner, Council member Gina Bauman Agenda Review: Chairperson Howard noted that items number 6C and 7A are to be removed from the agenda at the applicant's request. City Planner Gundlach explained the applicant has requested the item be removed from the agenda, in order to allow more time to evaluate their interest in the site. The item will likely be on the August 16th Planning Commission agenda, unless the request is withdrawn. Minutes: Minutes from June 21, 2011 were presented and approved. Council Action: Councilmember Bauman reported at the last Council worksession, the Council decided not to adopt a resolution in support of, or opposition to a Vikings Stadium. Public Hearing: (A) Al Westfall on behalf of Grace Point Church requests a Special Use Permit to allow construction of a 12' fence when only 6' is normally allowed at 2351 Rice Creek Road. City Planner Gundlach reported the applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow construction of a 12' fence where the Zoning Code normally only allows a six foot fence. Section 4-540 (3) (F) allows "fences for special purposes and fences differing in construction, height, length, or location from the requirement of this section" through the issuance of a Special Use Permit. The applicant has stated a need for a taller fence due to their proximity to Brightwood Hills Golf Course. The applicant has stated that errant golf balls have hit and damaged vehicles parking in their church lot. The proposed 12' tall fence would begin roughly 30 feet west of the southeast corner of the present paved parking lot and run west for not more than 150 feet. Commissioner Nichols-Matkaiti asked if the netting that is currently in place will remain. City Planner Gundlach stated the temporary netting will be removed following construction of the fence. Larry Justin, 1225 Imperial Lane stated he is agreement with the request. Karen Schwalbe, 2168 Rice Creek Rd asked if the fence will be seen from Rice Creek Rd. City Planner Gundlach stated it would run along the rear yard, adjacent to Brightwood Hills Golf Course. Commissioner Danger asked the applicant if sports netting was considered. Al Westfall,representing Grace Point Church stated that the church was looking for a more permanent solution. Motion by Commissioner McPherson, seconded by Commissioner Nichols-Matkaiti to close the Public Hearing. Approved 6-0 The Public Hearing was closed at 7:13. 1