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---. ,:.- G.;13/\x~J/A~. ff ~ ~ ~\q4- i' Paschke, Thomas From: Sent: To: Subject: Paschke, Thomas Tuesday, March 11, 2003 10:20 AM 'Sue Rhodes' RE: Fence behind our property, Sue & Larry; The City has provided a number of correspondences to Heritage Realty, Supervalu, Jerry Foods, and Kraus Anderson indicating the landscaping placed along the south and west sides of the parking lot does not meet the requirements of Section 1006.05F City Code. Specifically, this Section of the Code reads: "24 hour uses within 300 feet of a residential district shall provide screening of parking and driving areas adjacent to residential areas. The screening, which must have a minimum opacity of 90% year-round and a minimum height of 6 feet, may be provided by landscaping, walls, fence, berms, or combinations thereof. " Last year the landscape architect for the project passed away. This created an unfortunate situation further hampering the process. A different landscape architect (not familiar with the code or the project) was brought in to review the landscaping, which analysis concluded that the landscaping (in their opinion) met the approved plan and City Code requirement. Since their response/ analysis, the I have had conversations with Kraus Anderson regarding the south and west parking lot landscaping. Unfortunately, I have had varying success with the individuals involved in the project on completing specific site issues. However, to date only the landscape issue remains. As recent as last week I had a conversation with the general contractor on the landscape item and once again expressed our position that it does not meet the City Code and needs to be addressed. I was informed that they would discuss our position and provide me with a response. A meeting between the contractor and City has not been ruled out. Given the options spelled out in the City Code, I cannot promise that a fence will be installed to meet the screening requirements. I am also sorry that you feel I have not listened to your concerns. I share your concern, however, I am limited in my ability and/ or the methods used to obtain site plan compliance. I also share your frustration with the process, because I too would like to resolve this matter once and for all and close out the project. If you have further concerns regarding this item, please do not hesitate to contact Neal Beets, City Manager at 651-490-2201 or e-mail himatneal.beets@ci.roseville.mn.us. TOMAS PASCHKE 1