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City Council Minutes Page 2 January 16, 2001 from property owners on other possible water tower locations. If all else fails the Council may be asked to reconsider one of the original two sites. Councilmember Dietz commented that MMUA would like the utilities commission to be more involved with legislative activity. 4.2. Park & Recreation Update Planning Director Michele McPherson stated that the park and recreation commission has established its goals for 2001 and is also reviewing snowmobile issues within the Urban Service District. 4.3. Review Site Plan; Holt & JaCkson Commercial Proiect Planning Director Michele McPherson submitted the staff report. Ms. McPherson noted that council requested a review of the site plan for Holt and Jackson submi~ed by HJ Development prior to the closing date for the property. Ms. McPherson discussed lighting, parking, landscaping, and building design. Councilmember Tveite expressed concerns regarding the proximity of the southern driveway entrance to 193rd Avenue. City Engineer Terry Maurer stated that the driveway entry is less than 100' from 193rd Avenue and there may be some back up of vehicles occurring in the parking lot at certain times of the day. Mayor Klinzing questioned whether the median on Jackson Avenue could be extended to deter people from making a left turn on Jackson Avenue. Gary Janish. HJ Development - Mr. Janish stated that if the median on Jackson Avenue were extended, he would be worried about drivers making U-turns further up the road on Jackson Avenue. Jerry Hertel, HJ Development - Mr. Vrotel stated that the tenants in this building would not generate as much traffic as a gas/convenience store would generate. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONCEPT PLAN BY HJ DEVELOPMENT FOR A RETAIL FACILITY AT THE HOLT AND JACKSON SITE. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Open Mike No one appeared for Open Mike. 6.4. Request by Phoenix Enterprises for Preliminary Plat Approval ('Hillside Estates 8rn Addition), Public Hearin.q - Case No. P00-18 Staff report submitted by Senior Planner Scott Harlicker. Mr. Hariicker stated that Phoenix Enterprises is requesting Preliminary Plat approval of Hillside Estates Eighth Addition, a 104-1ot single-family residential subdivision in the Rle zoning district. Mr. Harlicker discussed tree preservation, landscaping, signage, roads, sidewalks, and parks and trails. Mr. Harlicker noted that a 50-foot buffer would be maintained between the commercial area and the future residential area as part of the residential lots. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing.