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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 25, 1995 Page 3 . flag pole. He stated that the flags are taken down when winds reach the 18 - 22 m.p.h. range. He stated that there was no reference in the City Code to restrictions on the height of flag poles. Dan stated that he feels a 24 hour operation is needed to survive financially, especially when the first restaurant opens. He stated that if Perkins determined that a 24 hour operation is not warranted, they would consider reducing hours. Mr. Smith stated the lower portion of the building I s exterior walls would be a terra cotta color. Chair Kuester opened the public hearing. Eleanor Todahl, 280 Evans Avenue, expressed her support for the proposed Perkins Restaurant. She stated Elk River was known as the flag city supported the large flags typically flown by other Perkins Restaurants. Letters of support were submitted by Herbert Bahlmann, Ruth Harpster, and Cecilia Lewis, all residents at Angel Ridge Apartments. Mike Kedrowski, 18837 Dodge street, stated that he lives directly across the street from the proposed restaurant. He expressed concerns regarding location of the driveway, headlights from vehicles shining directly into his home, increased traffic on Dodge Street, the request for 24 hour operation, and the large flag. . Arlon Fuchs, 266 Elk Hills Drive, stated he felt that additional conifers and the proposed berm were essential for buffering. He suggested a 5 am opening time and 11 pm closing of the restaurant. Mr. Fuchs expressed opposition to the 70 foot flagpole. He stated he supported using earthtones for the exterior of the building. Mark Kramer, 242 Elk Hills Drive, questioned who would maintain the drainage pond. Mr. Kramer suggested that additional conifers be required to buffer the restaurant from the adjacent properties. He also suggested that some of the parking be placed on the west side of the restaurant to reduce the number of vehicle headlights shining into neighboring properties. Arlon Fuchs questioned whether or not the elevation of the site would be brought down to be more in line with Highway 169. Steve Ach explained that grading would be done in the northern portion of the development, but he was not sure of how the final grade would compare to Highway 1 69. Steve indicated that the association document recorded with the planned unit development would address ownership and maintenance of the drainage pond. Pat Hetrick, 271 Elk Hills Drive, objected to 24 hours of operation. She expressed concern that a buffer of trees was supposed to have been planted as part of the Barrington PUD and was never done. . Jackie Kedrowski, 18873 Dodge Avenue, stated she felt this PUD did not address safety concerns regarding traffic and visual barriers. She felt there is a problem with speeding on Dodge. She referred to the road as having a "Level F" designation. Mrs. Kedrowski expressed their willingness to work with the City and/or the developer in resolving these issues.