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. . . Planning Commission Minutes May 28, 1996 Page 15 Staff has discussed with both John Weicht and Roger Renner the need to construct 156th Avenue for the entire distance within the plat. This recommendation has consistently been brought forward on previous plats to ensure that roads are constructed to the plat's limits. Although its difficult to predict the exact alignment of the frontage road as it is to serve properties further west of the subject plat, staff believes a defined alignment through the proposed plat needs to be established at this time. Jarvis is also a street which may need further attention along with this plat. As mentioned earlier, the proposed plat is being brought forward to accommodate a large commercial use (90,000 sq. ft. furniture store). Therefore, the increased traffic may necessitate upgrading portions of Jarvis. Ideally, the frontage road (156th Avenue) is the street that should provide access to the parcels at the corner of Highway 10 and Jarvis. An access is proposed directly off Jarvis. Staff believes this access should be removed. Commissioner Minton stated his concern with the platting of outlots as they have a tendency to go tax forfeit. John Weicht, John Weicht & Associates would like to request 156th Street not to be built at this time. Mr. Weicht states Jarvis Street has very low usage, and would like to put an access into Furniture & Things off of Jarvis. Mr. Weicht feels it is very important for a business to have a front entrance. Larry Hickmann, Furniture & Things stated he is looking to spend approximately 2 million dollars for the new store. Chair Dillon opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Chair Dillon closed the public hearing. Steve Ach, City Planner stated the frontage road off Jarvis should be constructed at this time and extend to the western lot line of the plat. Commissioner Kuester questioned the use of outdoor storage on-site and where that activity is planned to occur. John Weicht stated to upgrade Jarvis, Furniture & Things should not have to pay for all of it, the city should pay some. Commissioner Minton asked what kind of improvements are needed on Jarvis in order to be feasible for a right-in-right out on Jarvis. COMMISSIONER MINTON MOVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL (RENNER ADDITION) FROM JOHN WEICHT & ASSOCIATES, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. P 96-4, BASED ON THE FINDINGS IN THE STAFF REPORT, AND THE FACT THERE WAS NO OPPOSITION DURING THE PUBLIC HEARING, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.