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Planning Commission Minutes June 21, 1994 Page 6 . did not feel there was enough information provided for the proposal to make a decision at this meeting ( Le., the landscaping plan is not adequate and the proposed berm crosses property lines, a sign package should be included as this is a PUD for this entire project, grading and drainage plans, a lighting plan, elevations). Further, it is the function of the Planning Commission to review these types of plans prior to the City Council meetings, not pass this responsibility along to the City Council. Commissioner Eberley commented on the function of the Planning Commission iterating Chairman Tveite's concerns and adding that it is important to the community in terms of appearance and presentation that this project be presented as all other projects of this nature are required to be presented. Commissioner Kreger stated that he could make a recommendation regarding the preliminary plat but not the conditional use permit until further information can be provided. Jeff Gongoll replied that Riverside Development is prepared to do what it takes to ease the minds of the residential property owners and create something pleasing to all. Mr. Gongoll also addressed the traffic issues raised earlier in discussion. . Discussion by the Planning Commission continued including topics such as sidewalks, bike paths, proposed berm and fence, lowering the elevation of the entire project 1-2 feet, safety concerns relating to the proposed pond, retaining walls, the loading docks, etc. Jerry Hagen, County Market, addressed the Planning Commission stating this project is meant to enhance the community and thanked the Planning Commission for their flexibility. Mr. Hagen further stated that the timing of this project was crucial. The Planning Commission discussed the possibility the recommending approval of preliminary plat however, continuing the developers request for a conditional use permit until further information can be provided and reviewed. Discussion among the Planning Commission ensued. Chairman Tveite closed the public hearing regarding the preliminary plat. The public hearing regarding the conditional use permit was continued. COMMISSIONER KREGER RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT TO SUBDIVIDE APPROXIMATELY FOURTEEN (14) ACRES INTO FOUR (4) COMMERCIAL LOTS AND ONE OUTLOT BY RIVERSIDE DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO. P 94-07, CITING STAFF'S MEMO AS FINDING OF FACT. APPROVAL IS RECOMMENDED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. INCORPORATE TERRY MAURER'S COMMENTS OUTLINED IN HIS MEMO DATED JUNE 15, 1994. . 2. EVANS AVENUE BE CONSTRUCTED TO THE NORTH LIMITS OF THE PLAT.