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MINUTES OP THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 17, 1989 ATTENDANCE 7:00 P.M. The Orono Planning Conunission met on the above date with the following members present: Chairman Kelley; Planning Commission members Johnson, Cohen, Hanson and Moos. Planning Commission member Brown arrived at 7:15 p.m. The following represented the City staff; Building and Zoning Administrator Mabusth, Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Gaffron, Public Works Director Gerhardson, City Engineer Representative Olson and City Recorder Scheffler. Council Representative Alan Nettles attended and CounciImember Goetten was also present. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Chairman Kelley, seconded by Planning Commissioner Johnson, to approve the consent agenda. Motion, Ayes=®5, Nays=0, Motion passed. #1397 THE ART CENTER OP MINNESOTA 2180 & 2240 NORTH SHORE DRIVE _ _ CLASS I SUBDIVISION - LOT LINE REARRANGEMENT PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 P.M. TO 7:13 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were duly noted. Ms. Mary Smith was present as a representative for the Art Center. Zoning Administrator Mabusth stated that the Art Center was seeking a subdivision of a lot line rearrangement as part of the sale of the Old Hill School. Lot 5 will be doubled in size from 13,760 s.f. to 27,600 s.f. Staff is recommending that a 10* setback be maintained from the tennis court to the new division line rather than 1* as being proposed. The Art Center will lose 22 parking stalls as a result of the subdivision, which will leave them with 50. The City Engineer has indicated that he would be comfortable with 60 parking stalls and staff is recommending that 10 additional stalls within the southwest parking area be provided now and will reserve the right to request more if needed. Chairman Kelley expressed his concern of continued use of the parking area to the rear of the Old Hill School. It was his belief that parking in that area would continue and cause trespassing upon the property which would then be used as a single family residence. Ms. Smith indicated that there was a possible option of allowing the lease of the tennis court in exchange for available parking in the rear of the Old Hill School. Kelley informed Ms. Smith that the City would not allow commercial parking on residential property. Planning Commissioners Moos and Johnson concurred that the tennis court be 10* from the side lot line. Planning Commissioners Hanson and Cohen questioned whether the tennis court should be removed. Ms. Smith stated that it would be a