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Special Planning Commission Meeting August 12, 1997 Page 3 . 9. 10. ll. 12. 13. 14. ALL SIGNS WILL REQUIRE A SIGN PERMIT AND SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE HILLSIDE CROSSING II SIGN AGREEMENT AND THE CITY SIGN ORDINANCE. IF THE ACCESS FROM 197TH IS APPROVED, THE STREET LIGHT ALONG 197TH SHALL BE RELOCATED. SIGHT DISTANCE ALONG EVANS STREET BE KEPT CLEAR WITH LANDSCAPING KEPT LOWER THAN 24 INCHES OR HIGHER THAN 42 INCHES. THE EXTERIOR OF THE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AND THE CAR WASH SHALL BE SPLIT FACED BLOCK TO MATCH THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING. ALL DISTURBED AREAS SHALL BE SODDED INCLUDING THAT AREA WITHIN THE HIGHWAY 169 RIGHT-OF-WAY. APPROVAL IS CONTINGENT UPON THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF HILLSIDE CROSSING III BEING APPROVED. PLAT MUST BE FILED WITH SHERBURNE COUNTY PRIOR TO BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION. 15. REQUIRED FIRE HYDRANTS BE PROVIDED AS DETERMINED BY THE FIRE CHIEF. 16. EROSION CONTROL MUST BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO COMMENCING GRADING ON SITE. . COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION FAILED 3-3. Chair Anderson, Commissioners Cote and Mesich opposed. Commissioner Thompson abstained. The Commissioners discussed the possibility of combing the signage for two sites proposed for this location. Steve Ach indicated Phoenix Enterprises is requesting preliminary plat approval to subdivide approximately 7 acres into two lots for commercial development purposes. This application was presented at the July 21st City Council meeting. After discussion, the Council recommended having the Planning Commission review the plans and provide their comments. The Planning Commissioners indicated they shared staff's concerns regarding traffic, commercial uses, and preserving the ridge line. Commissioner Minton suggested the possibility of rezoning the property to PUD. Commissioner Kuester expressed concern for the traffic congestion some of the more intense commercial uses that are allowed may generate. She felt office uses would be more appropriate, but there is no guarantee the property will be developed for office use. Commissioner Mesich questioned whether or not there would be a way to open up Evans to four lanes to improve traffic flow. Terry Maurer indicated the street is probably wide enough to accommodate four lanes. . Commissioner Sullivan stated it appears there is no buffer between the site and the residences to the east. Steve Ach indicated a 30' parking lot setback is required and the site may be wooded at this location.