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FOOD-N-FUEL, INC., CASE 1727 PAGE 3 line of the business property where contiguous to a single-family zone. Thus, such landscaping is required to the north and east side of the property. We had suggested that. the applicant in this case discuss this proposal with the neighbors and arrive at some appropriate landscaping treatment. Obviously, on the east side there is considerable space with which to work. The building is setback to the north the minimum 10 feet, though around the building there is substantial open space with which to accomplish the purpose of the landscaped screen toward the contiguous prop(-rty. If approval is considered, a condition providing for such screening (subject to staff review) would be appropriate. That process should begin with meetings with the affected contiguous property owners. 8. You will note from the applicant's statement that they proposed to remain open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. It may be that this feature will be of concern to contiguous land owners who occupy single-family homes. The impact of these hours may be mitigated by judicious use of planting, screening, and handling of the lighting fixtures. These details are not indicated on the site plan, though a predetermined volution could be a development condition. 9. The .structure itself is proposed to be brick on all four sides. • We are concerned, however, that the roof treatment terminates on the north side of the structure producing what appears to be the "back side" of the building. It has been the Planning Commission and Council's policy to require a similar aesthetic quality on all four sides of this structure, not producing a "back side" of the building with cheaper building treatment. In this case, surrounded by single-family zoning and development, it seems appropriate that this policy may be particularly important. 10. We would also note that the indication on the site plan for the placement of what appears to be heating and cooling equipment violates the requirement that there be a space 10 feet in width devoted exclusively to landscaping and screening when contiguous to an R-1 zone. This equipment should be moved to another location. 11. One option that the Planning Commission and Council may consider is, in view of the apparent lack of liaison with the neighbors and the number of details to be considered for adjustment, tabling this proposal to give the applicant adequate time to consider the questions raised. 12. Your engineering staff notes that County Road C:2 is categorized in the City's "problem" category for street reconstruction. This means that it may be rebuilt within the next two years. A 6 foot s;aewalk is proposed as required. The drainage system appears to be adequate as proposed, subject to the applicant rebuilding the drainage basin at the manhole connection on County Road C2. Mr. Janisch will be prepared to commen' regarding his engineering rand drainage concerns.