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HiaUTBS OP THE PLUOIIHG COMMISSIOH MBBTISG JULY 17« 1989 lOaiK PUB •1424-WIBDMARD NARIHB CCMTIHIIBD have to provide protected openings on the south side of the structure. Kr. Rivers said that he had no objections to that and added that the reason for sioving the structure was to elininate the cluttered appearance created by having the structure located near the adjacent residence. Jacobs noted that applicant was reducing the amount of hardcover from what he proposed in application #1263. Nr. Rivers intends to remove a boat ramp in order to reduce hardcover. Kelley inquired as to how Mr. Rivers would remove boats from the water. Mr. Rivers replied that he would use a crane. Jacobs further noted that there is pending litigation involving Mr. Rivers and Hennepin County regarding the number of feet required for County right-of-way. Should the Court find in favor of Mr. Riversr he has agreed to restore the area in question to green area. There were no further comments from the public regarding this matter and the public hearing was closed. The commercial site plan review will basically remain the same as was proposed with application 11263. The City Engineer has reviewed the plans and confirmed that the drainage and runoff would remain the same with this proposal. Chairman Kelley asked about lighting. Mr. Rivers replied that he will use the same lighting being used on the Tanager Lake side of Windward Marine. These lights will provide adequate illumination, but will not have any negative impact on the area residences. Chairman Kelley asked whether the average lakeshore setback would remain the same? Jacobs said that the only change in the average lakeshore setback would be the exchange of parking area fcr structure. Chairman Kelley observed that the applicant intended to change the access and questioned whether County approval would be necessary. Jacobs said that County approval would be necessary and would have to be obtained prior to the Council Meeting. Beth Whittaker, a representative for Minnetonka Boat Works, asked how many parking stalls would be lost if the City did not allow the 5' variance? Jacobs said that Mr. Rivers would lose an entire row of parking if the building had to be located 5' back. Ms. Whittaker indicated that Minnetonka Boat Works was not in favor of granting the 5* variance. There were no further comments from the public regarding this matter and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Planning Commissioner Brown, seconded by Planning Commissioner Moos, to recommend approval of application #1424, subject to staff recommendation items #1 through #7. Kelley asked about signage? Jacobs replied that signage would