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2 March 1993 Elk Park Center Page 2 • c. The fence along Jackson should be omitted or shall be designed as a decorative screen. in selective locations. If it is a decorative screen,then it must be shown on the drawings. d. Decorative walls shall be added to effectively screen the compactor and loading areas at the west side of Cub Foods. e. It was suggested that the curb cut between Cub and Building A (at Highland Road) be omitted, and that the curb cut at the south end of Cub (at 191st Avenue) be relocated further north to facilitate access to the loading dock. f. The west property line, between Menards and the existing residential property should be moved as far east as is acceptable to Medards. This creates a larger rear yard buffer for the residences. The fencing surrounding Menards lumber yard should be indicated on plan. In addition, it should be shown in elevation or thoroughly described for Planning Commission review. g. Screened trash enclosures shall be shown on plan. These must be added at Building C and Building E. h. Additional site development must be shown at the Wal-mart building. The plan should show Wal-mart's loading area, including where any doors, truck docks and trash (compactor) containers will occur. 4. Landscaping along southern property edge: • a. Screen/ security fencing should be shown along the entire property line, including around the ponding area. b. Plant material, specifically large trees and upright evergreens should be placed along the south side of the fence, adjacent to the play fields, not by the retail center. c. More effective screening will occur if larger, more vertical,trees are installed in lieu of many small shrubs. d. In general, the landscaping adjacent to Menards needs to be more fully developed. 5. Parking: Bill Webber felt that while the parking provided appears to be less than would normally be expected for a shopping center of this type, it exceeds the City's requirements. Rather than recommend more parking spaces, if the major tenants find the plan acceptable, no changes should be required. 6. Traffic: a. According to Bill Webber, the City would like to prohibit truck traffic from School Street. The revised plan appears to have minimized the potential for increased truck traffic west of Freeport on School and south of Freeport on Jackson. Only Cub and Wal-mart require deliveries from adjacent city streets. Sb. Tom Harrington suggested that the sidewalk in front of the shopping center be continued north to Freeport. Michael Shields noted that it was intended to do so.