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. . . Planning Commission Minutes ~ovell1ber9,2004 Page 2 will be a pond constructed along the west of the development and one at the south. He stated that all drainage for the development would be directed towards the two ponds. Mr. Luciano stated that he was concerned that the commercial area is too close to the residential. He asked if a stoplight would be installed at the intersection of 197th and Irving Street. Mr. Maurer stated that the intersection would be signed for a 4-way stop. Mr. Leeseberg read from the design standards regarding lighting. Ms. McPherson explained that if the design standards are silent on a given issue, the City's ordinance takes precedent. Mr. Luciano asked if the design standards could be amended. Ms. McPherson stated that the design standards are part of the Planned Unit Development Agreement, and could only be amended by the City Council after holding a public hearing. Mary Larson, 11625, 197th Avenue - Stated that she had been told the lighting would be directed downward. Mr. Leeseberg stated that the applicant would be bound by the ordinance. Ms. Larson asked how tall the Black Hills Spruce would be. Mr. Leeseberg stated that the trees would be 6 feet tall, per the ordinance. Ms. Larson stated that she was concerned that changes were being made in the plans. City Engineer T eny Maurer stated that the plans were available for her to review. Dan Schwark, 19785 Irving Avenue - Asked how long the construction will go on 197th Avenue. Mr. Maurer stated that Holt Street should be open the following day. There being no further public comment, Chair Ropp closed the public hearing. Commissioner Lemke noted that Condition B. 9 of the Elk Ridge Center Design Standards requires full cut off lighting and that no fixture shall glare onto adjacent properties. Commissioner Offerman explained that full cut off is the most restrictive lighting. Commissioner Offerman stated that he felt the building was nice-looking and met the design standards. He expressed concern for the impact on this site if an overpass is constructed at 197th. Mr. Maurer stated that the applicant was directed to meet with MnDOT and was told that they are not sure where or when an overpass will be constructed. The City has requested thatMnDOT take the issue to the next level. MnDOT is on track with this process and will hire a consultant in December 2004 to do a study. The study will take 18 - 24 months to complete. Mr. Maurer noted that MnDOT has stated there are no funds available for any improvements on Highway 169. Commissioner Offerman stated that it seems there should be something the City could do to preserve the right-of-way, and that the site to the west should have been developed first. Chair Ropp stated that he felt the applicant has provided a good product and that he liked the design of the building. He stated that he shared Commissioner Offerman's frustrations regarding the future of the 197th and Highway 169 intersection. Commissioner Anderson stated that he did not believe there was anything the City could do at this time to set aside right-of-way. He stated that he liked the overall design of the project. He asked what curb-to-curb width was and also the right-of-way width. Mr. Maurer stated that the curb-to-curb width was 44 feet and he was not sure of the right-of-way and would need to check the plans. Commissioner Anderson asked if the City Engineer questions have been answered regarding the traffic patterns for this site. Mr. Maurer stated