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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION 7/11/84 Page 5 The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Getty asked staff to make comments on the architecture of the units. Mr. Harris stated that staff is not opposed to the concept, but didn't believe that the plans submitted went far enough as the module itself will be very plain. It should be completely screened. Commissioner Innes asked Mr. Harris if he had talked to Mr. or Mrs. Garner about adding a permanent addition onto the existing structure. Mr. Harris stated he has but it is considerably more expensive and the applicant indicated they couldn't incur this expense at the present time. Commissioner Innes addressed landscaping and parking. Mr. Harris indicated that the applicant is required to secure an easement for 20 spaces from the Trinity Lutheran Church and a landscape agreement would have to be signed requiring the landscaping of the area be maintained in accordance with conditions of approval of the day care Vice Chairman Wilson asked about the interior of the modular units. Mr. Stow said it would be equipped with classrooms, office and restrooms and would be 40'x60'. He pointed out that he is the architect on the fencing and siting only and not for the modular units. Commissioner Innes had some concern with this type of construction and layout of the parking lot and landscaping. He would favor a continuance on the design review approval so that the applicant could work with staff. Vice Chairman Wilson reiterated the position of the Commission that they would prefer an addition be made to the existing building. Commissioner Getty felt that since this would be 100% increase in use she felt the applicant should continue very carefully an addition to the existing building. Commissioner Wellman favored approval of the conditional use permit and was not sure that it would be fair to require they construct an addition onto the building. A little more screening might be in order. Steve Allberg, husband of one of the owners on the project, stated that the classroom nodular units have been approved by the State for classrooms. At this point the cost of adding on to the existing structure is prohibitive to them. They are not opposed to working with staff concerning the design and screen of the modular unit. Commissioner Innes asked if the State has actually approved the modular units for classroom use. Mr. Allberg said that this is correct and that they are actually used on school sites. Commissioner Innes asked if the State considered the units permanent or temporary. Mr. Allberg stated that with a foundation they are considered permanent. Some have been used for 20-25 years in certain areas. They have the State approval stamp. Darlene Garner, 1251 Hopyard Road, one of the owners of the proposed use addressed the parking situation. They have been in contact with Trinity Luthern Church with regard to the parking lot. The Church uses the parking lot primarily on weekends whereas the proposed use will be using the lot during the day. The public hearing was closed. The Planning Commission then discussed approval of the use permit and continuance of design review approval. Commissioner Innes indicated he would not oppose a modular unit if properly done but was concerned with screening, flat roofs. He preferred an addition to the existing structure. -5- center.