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. . . Planning Commission Minutes October 26, 2004 Page 9 applicant's property. Mr. Maurer stated that the drive is on Rivers Christian Academy's property and that it does not line up with 8th Street. He is recommending that the access be constructed on the townhome site, so that it would line up with 8th Street, and that the applicant be required to grant the Academy use of the drive through a cross access agreement. Mr. Mitchell asked at what point would they be required to close the existing driveway. Mr. Maurer stated that it would need to be closed when they develop their property. Mr. Mitchell asked if there was anything he should be concerned about that the City was aware of. Ms. McPherson stated that he should contact the developer to discuss his plans and Rivers Christian Academy's plans, and work with him on the shared access. Keith Klemp, 704 Jackson Avenue - Stated that he was concerned when this property was split off that multi-family would be constructed on the site. He was told at that time that the property was zoned C2 and would be developed for office use. He stated that he was shocked when he received the notice that multi-family was now being proposed. He was pleased that Morrell Trucking had moved out and that he was looking forward to office development along the west side of Jackson Avenue. He expressed concern for the amount of multi-family housing between this site and Highway 169. He was concerned about the additional traffic, noting that currently, people often drive onto his property when turning around to go the other direction on Jackson Avenue. Mr. Klemp did not feel the visitor parking for the site was adequate. He had concerns for construction of the buildings on a peat bog area. Mr. Klemp noted that sink holes have appeared on his property since the excavation was done for an abandoned fiber optic line project in this area, and wondered what will happen as a result of this project. Jim Sklenicka, 718 Jackson Avenue - Stated he was concerned about parking and increased traffic on J ackson Avenue. Mark Olson of Mark V Construction, applicant - Stated that the parking would be adequate, except perhaps during holiday situations. He stated that they will be digging down 6 to 18 feet to remove the peat over the entire site, and filling it with Class V. Mr. Klemp asked if dewatering was proposed. Mr. Olson stated yes, and that he would be working with the City Engineer on this issue. There being no further public comment, Chair Ropp closed the public hearing. Commissioner Lemke asked if there would be no parking on J ackson Avenue when it is re- striped. Mr. Maurer stated yes, noting that MSA requirements would not allow parking. Mr. Maurer stated that even if J ackson Avenue was not re-striped, he would recommend no parking in the front of the townhomes because of safety concerns. Commissioner Stevens stated that he was in favor of the proposed development, and felt it was a good fit along J ackson Avenue. Commissioner Anderson asked if the private drives would be built to the same standards as City streets. Mr. Maurer stated that the private drives will be built to the R3 District standards and that both 6th Street and 8th Street will be built to match up with the width of the City streets on the east side of Jackson Avenue. Commissioner Anderson asked if the detention pond would be fenced. Mr. Maurer stated no. Commissioner Anderson asked if it would be possible to place some of the trees on Lions Park property, rather than locating them so close to the buildings. Mr. Harlicker stated that this is being considered.