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. ~inutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting, November 4, 1987 Page S CASE #87-08 (Cont'd) Miller advised that the change would involve moving a portion of an'existingpuilding to the rear property line, which would require a continuation of an existing approved variance. . Larry Leitshuh, Scherer Lumber Company, was present and reviewed the plan initially approved by Planning Commission and Council. He explained the first phase of the plan had been completed and they were working on the second phase of the plan. Leitshuh reviewed the revision for moving an existing building to the southern rear property line which is adjacent to Hwy. 3SW. He advised the reasons for the change were to provide for future expansion, and to make the site more aesthetically pleasing, He noted that there would be minimum visibility from Hwy. 3SW. Miller explained the change would decrease building coverage on the site. Commission discussed the compatibility of building materials, height alignment and landscaping. Leitshush stated they would align the height of the buildings, however, the buildings would not be of the same material nor the same color, but should blend well together. He advised that the approved landscape plan would be adhered to. Zehm moved, seconded by Malone, that Commission recommend granting approval of the relocation of an existing building and the continuation of the variance on the west property line of the Scherer Lumber site, as shown in the revised plan submitted 11-4-87, subject to the completion of the approved landscape plan submitted with the original application. Motion carried unanimously. (S-O) DISC; PROPOSED Planner Miller advised that the City had received TRAINING CNTR. preliminary plans for an Army Reserve Training Center . facility, to be located on the Arsenal property on the northwest corner of Lexington Avenue and Highway 96. Miller explained that the plans consist of three buildings, identified as the training center, supply building and motor vehicle repair shop. He stated he had been advised the facility would be used primary two weekends per month, 8 hours per day. The facility would accommodate 300-3S0 persons; some daily site use is proposed, however, numbers of persons using site on a daily basis was not provided. The Planner explained he had calculated the following information: -Total site area is approximately 23.S acres -Building area is 138,000 sq. ft.; 13% coverage -Parking/Driveway area 396,000 sq. ft.; 53% coverage -Open Space approximately 47% Miller further advised that setbacks are shown on plan as 260 ft. and 280 ft. respectively from adajcent streets,the building height is basically shown as a small two story building, and access is proviaed only onto Lexington Avenue. Member Zehm questioned if the plan meets Zoning requirements. Miller advised that the issue of City jurisdiction on Federal property is currently being debated; Attorney Lynden maintains that the City has . jurisdiction until proven otherwise. In discussions with the Project Manager from Kansas City; Miller explained they have indicated willingness to comply with all building codes and receive public response to the project, however, it is their opinion they are not bound by City zoning requirements.