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July 6, 2022
6:17 p.m.
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Planning commission
Members present: Jim Beneke, Matt Eckholm, Jessica Kraft, Michael Salzer, Tom Weber, Jan
Youngquist
Members absent: Mia Divecha
Staff present: Sean Walther, senior planner; Gary Morrison, zoning administrator
Guests: Martin Bell
1. Call to order – roll call
2. Approval of minutes – June 15, 2022
Commissioner Salzer made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Eckholm, to approve
the minutes as presented. The motion passed 6-0. Commissioner Divecha absent.
3. Hearings - none
4. Other Business
4a. 2220 Florida Ave. S. – plat and conditional use permit
Applicant: Martin Bell
Case No: 22-15-S, 22-21-CUP
Mr. Morrison presented the application. He noted at the May 11, 2022 planning
commission meeting, this item was tabled pending resolution to stormwater review
comments and additional information being presented for city review.
Commissioner Youngquist asked if staff is recommending a covenant be placed on the
properties to solidify the parking agreement in case a property is sold in the future. Mr.
Morrison stated yes, the city code does require an irrevocable easement be recorded to
protect the parking in future.
Commissioner Youngquist stated there are 60 parking spaces on the plat and 43 needed
for the building on the west side. Will the easement identify specific parking spaces or a
blanket easement for any 43 stalls on the site? Mr. Morrison stated it will be a blanket
easement to give the applicant some flexibility.
Commissioner Weber asked about the stormwater collection and if they are installed
regardless of the project going through. Mr. Morrison stated those will be installed as
part of a building permit in the future.
Commissioner Weber made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Youngquist to
approve the combined preliminary and final plat with the following conditions:
1. A financial guarantee be submitted to the city for the construction of the public
sidewalks in the form of a cash escrow or irrevocable letter of credit for 1.25 times
the estimated cost of improvement.
2. A development agreement be entered into for the construction of the public
improvements.
3. A $1000 financial guarantee be submitted to ensure the submittal of a mylar copy of
the plat.
And to also approve the conditional use permit to allow off-site parking at the property
located at Lot 1, Block 1, Bellboy addition for the existing warehouse building located at
2220 Florida Ave. S. with the following conditions:
1. An ADA accessible route shall be installed and maintained from the parking lot to
the warehouse.
2. A permanent access and parking easement covering at least 43 parking spaces be
recorded on both properties, 2220 Florida Ave S and Lot 1, Block 1, Bellboy Addition.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Divecha absent).
5. Communications – The July 20 planning commission meeting is cancelled. On August 3,
two commissioners will be absent and no applications have been received, so it is likely
that meeting will be cancelled.
6. Adjournment – 6:27 p.m.
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Sean Walther, liaison Jim Beneke, chair member