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.' . Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting, June 3, 1987 Page 4 CASE #8Y-19 (Cont'd) Miller also explained the applicant is proposing to construct a temporary access drive to Hamline Avenue; . this driveway will be generally aligned as shown on the previous proposal for rezoning the property. The Planner stated that the proposed landscaping at the front of the building is considered adequate; he recommends that some evergreen ~rees be planted in the parking setback, at the front of the site, and that the area mentioned should also be bermed slightly to soften the view of the parking area. Miller explained that the zoning ordinances requires screening where any business use is adjacent to any residential district, therefore. screening is required along the south property line., Dwight Chestnut, Construction 70, was present to discuss the application and answer Commission questions. He stated that the rooftop mechanical equipment will be painted, and they can continue the mansard roof across the rear of the building. Member Thorn asked if the applicant would be agreeable to the placement of trees along the south border of the property and to keeping as many of the existing trees in that area as possible. Chestnut advised that the day care facility would prefer to keep trees out of the childrens play area. for safety purposes, however, he suggested they could move the rear fence closer to the building and maintain a natural area on the south border and add some additional plantings if the existing trees do not . sufficiently screen the area from the adjacent residences. . Chestnut displayed two proposed signs for the day care center, a free standing plyon sign and another sign with a brick base. Miller advised the l8 ft. pylon sign exceeds the ordinance height limitation of l6 ft.; suggested the brick based sign may be more appropriate for this area. Chestnut advised that he would keep the sign in compliance with the sign ordinance requirements. Member Zehm questioned if the temporary access drive would be a two-way drive. Chestnut advised the temporary road would be 24 ft. in width and would be used for two-way traffic. The Planner recommended that the actual design and grading plan for the access drive to Hamline be approved by the City Engineer. There was discussion relative to trash containment on the site. The Planner noted that the trash containment for this site, in comparison with the previous rezoning proposal for the adjacent site, would be located in the front of the building (near the driveway off Highway 96); he did not see any visual impact problems for the Townhouse development because of the distance involved. He suggested applicant may consider total trash enclosure. . --- -------------