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FILE # LA25-000033 <br />17 Nov 2025 <br />Page 8 of 8 <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS <br />Comments from the public have been received, and are included as exhibits in the packet. The comments or <br />questions received are generally regarding the site design, users of the site, enforcement of the activities on <br />the site, lighting, noise and the plan for overall future maintenance of the site. <br />Issues for Consideration <br />1. Planning Commission should request additional testimony from the application relating to the <br />fluctuating parking demands on the site and provide plans for their enforcement of the parking on <br />site. <br />2. Does the Commission have any concerns with the proposed improvements to the site? <br />3. The Commission should review the materials for impacts to abutting residential areas and request <br />additional testimony regarding the landscaping and lighting on the site. <br />4. Are there any issues or concerns with this application? <br />Planning Staff Recommendation <br />Staff recommends approval of the application as applied, conditioned on the following: <br />1. Hennepin County must obtain permits and approvals from other government agencies (MCWD, <br />DNR, LMCD, and Met Council); and <br />2. A Notice of Decision from Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to address the wetland regulations <br />must be provided to the City before this application proceeds to the City Council for review. <br />Efforts should be made to incorporate a natural shoreline around the property where possible as to <br />not limit use of the site for the public. <br />16 <br />