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City Council Minutes March 19, 1984 Page Three that Mr. Lundberg's proposed building had a 7 foot setback from Jackson Avenue, a 5 foot setback from 4th Street and an 8 foot setback on the east side of the property. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that parking requirements were discussed by the Planning Commission and further indicated that the City Code requires 8 parking spaces for a building of 2,500 square feet. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that the Planning Commission recommended 8 parking spaces for the proposed office building and were any use other than retail to be placed in the proposed building, additional parking spaces would be required and that those requirements would have to be met by Mr. Lundberg. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. Mr. Oliver Micheau requested that the City Council require a 10 foot setback from his property on the east side of the proposed building in order to protect the row of trees along his property line. Mr. Ollie Erickson indicated that as a nursery operator, he suggested that the City Council consider the 10 foot setback on the east side and to consider requir- ing that the basement of the proposed building be built by laying the block from the inside. Mr. Cliff Lundberg indicated that he did not care where the building sat on the lot, but he did not want the City Council to cut down the square footage of the building any more than the 2,500 square foot size proposed. Mr. Lundberg also discussed the possibilities of parking in the fire station lot or across the street in the Bookstore parking lot. Mr. Lundberg also discussed the possibility of building the building as a split entry to allow for rental space in the basement. Discussion was also carried on regarding the angle of the building at the corner of Jackson Avenue adn 4th Street to allow for better visibility at the intersection. Discussion was carried on regarding the possibility of allowing a 10 foot setback to the east of the property, a 5 foot setback On Jackson and a 10 foot setback on 4th Street, and therefore, cutting the parking spaces to seven. Mr. Marty Tracy, Chairman of the Planning Commission, indicated that the proposal suggested by the Planning Commission was a compromise between Mr. Lundberg's request and the City Code setback requirements because there is just so much space on the property to work with. Mr. Tracy indicated that the Planning Commission felt 5 feet was just too close to Jackson Street. The City Administrator indicated that if the building were located closer to Jackson Street, it could potentially cause a problem as there is a possibility of Jackson Street being upgraded with a curb and gutter. Discussion was carried on regarding various alternatives to the proposed building front yard and side yard setbacks. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she felt that the use of the property should be of primary concern, as there really wasn't adequate parking space available.