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. . . Page 4 Planning Commission Minute. July 28. 1987 Stephen Rohlf stated that staff is recommending an opaque fence on the EAST side of the lot to provide screening from adjacent property. Commissioner Temple questioned the green space. Commissioner Morton discussed the counter productivity of having the parking begin at the sidewalk. The widths of the ingress and egress were discussed. Stephen Rohlf mentioned that Russ Anderson. Fire Chief. would have comments on these figures. Discussion took place regarding the parking lot location and various alternatives were discussed. Commissioner Kropuenske suggested eliminating the two front parking spaces which appear to be hazardous and move the planned lot lines towards existing building and add the two last parking spaces to the back of the lot. This would eliminate the two dangerous parking spaces as well as widen the entrance for fire purposes. Mr. Willey stated that he would be in agreement with a plan of this type. Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing. Mr. & Mrs. Don Dreissen discussed on-street parking. Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing. Chairman Wilson stated his concerns regarding the sidwalk meeting the parking lot. He felt that this would be affecting the health. safety and welfare of the public. Steve Rohlf suggested rearranging the lines to make the lot more "L-shaped". This would separate the parking lot from the street and add green space. Rohlf noted that he will get comments from Russ Anderson on this change. COMMISSIONER MORTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF A VARIANCE REQUEST BY CRAIG WILLEY FOR A 10' ENCROACHMENT ON THE REQUIRED SETBACK ON THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF LOTS 1 AND 2. BLOCK 15. VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER ADDITION. COMMISSIONER MORTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND DENIAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF A VARIANCE REQUEST BY CRAIG WILLEY FOR A 10' SETBACK ENCROACHMENT ON THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE; AND MORTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT ON THE EAST PROPERTY LINE BETWEEN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES THAT AN OPAQUE FENCE IS ADDED TO BE NOT LESS THAN FIVE FEET NOR MORE THAN SEVEN FEET IN HEIGHT AND IT IS TO BEGIN IN LINE WITH THE fRON'!' OF THE PROPOSED BUILDING. COMMISSIONER FUCHS SECONDED THE MOTION: THE MOTION PASSED 6- o. 7. Variance Request by the Elk River Associated Investors/Public Hearing Steve Rohlf explained that Elk River Associated Investors are requesting a 10' ft. encroachment on the 25 ft. side yard setback in an I-l/Light Industrial zoned district to accommodate a loading dock. The property hosting the dock is legally described as Lot 1. Block 2. Elk River Industrial Park.