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Planning Commission Minutes February 28, 1995 Page 6 . Jeff Gongoll, representing Riverside Development, stated that staff's recommendations are reasonable and workable, Le., a monument-style sign rather than a pylon sign, location of the access, realignment of the drive aisle with the property across Evans Avenue, and letters from UPA and Super America. He did express his concern for the Highway 169 landscaping recommendation, citing the visibility issue. Chair Kuester opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Chair Kuester closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the location of the drive aisle between the Super America and the proposed commercial strip. Jeff Gongoll stated that the options may be limited due to the existing fixtures (gas pumps). Steve Ach explained that signage at Evans and 193rd would clearly identify the entrance to the commercial site. Terry Maurer stated that his concern regarding the drainage plan relates to whether or not there are sufficient catch-basins throughout the plat to handle the drainage. . Commissioner Dillon expressed his concern that both the access to the commercial center and the access to Super America allow two-way traffic. He suggested that one access be identified as an entrance and one as an exit. Further, he suggested that the entrance to the future office development across Evans Avenue be coordinated so as not to add to traffic congestion. Terry Maurer stated that the best scenario would be to abandon the Super America access and have one entrance/exit point to both sites. Jeff Gongoll stated that Super America was not in favor of that proposal and that is why it was constructed as it appears today. Judy Thompson questioned Terry Maurer's memo regarding the outdoor patio seating area. Terry stated that he felt there would not be a problem locating an open patio over a drainage and utility easement but he would not want a permanent enclosure that could potentially have to be dismantled in the event of a problem within the easement. Chair Kuester questioned whether or not Mr. Gongoll had a problem with the landscaping recommendations. Mr. Gongoll stated he was not in favor of plantings along Highway 169 that would interfere with visibility. Steve Ach suggested that medium size shrubs be used such as were recommended for Elk Park Center and other commercial projects along Highway 169. COMMISSIONER MINTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY PHOENIX ENTERPRISES, LLC, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. CU 95-01, FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ALLOWING A ZERO LOT LINE DEVELOPMENT BASED ON THE FOLLOWING: STAFF'S REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, THE CITY ENGINEER' MEMOS DATED 2/17/95 AND 2/27/95, AND THE FACT THERE WAS NO PUBLIC OPPOSITION, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: .