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-3- would provide an effective buffer between the residential property to the south and the commercial property. Discussion r The Commission members raised a number of questions as to what would become of the existing building and it was stated that the operation would cease and that it would be moving to Forest Lake, Minnesota. How many shops would be constructed in the entire complex? It was stated that they have firm committmcnts from three tenants at the present time and approximately nine tenants could be accommodated in the entire project. A question on the exterior treatment of the rear of the shopping center complex. It was stated that the rear side of the building would be finished with a brick face or applied panels of stucco. A question was asked as to why it was necessary to rezone to B-3 instead of B-2. The applicant stated that the reason for B-3 was simply to be consistent with existing zoning that is on this property. However, he did indicate that it would be possible to construct all they desire in the shopping center under a B-2 zone. There was a question as to where deliveries would be made to the property and it was stated that deliveries would be made to the rear of the property in an open area. There was a question as to the use of retaining walls at the rear of the property, and it was stated there would have to be a number of these constructed approximately 3 or 4 feet in height. There was a question as to the driveway leading onto County Road B and as to whether or not there would be one driveway or two. The applicant stated that at this time there would only be one driveway leading to the apartment building. Mrs. Catherine Taylor, 527 Ryan Avenue, asked a question as to what would be the distance from the south end of the apartment project to the rear of their property line. The applicant stated that it would be 30 feet. Mr. George Loss, 687 West Eldridge Avenue, asked a question on th& tax base of the present buildings and also what would be the proposed amount of tax base on the new development. Mr. Huber stated that he is paying approximate ly $8800 in taxes and assessments on the existing property, but did not have an estimate on what would be the taxes under the pro- posed development. Mr. Ernest Torok, 721 West Eldridge Avenue, had a question as to how far equipment could become accessible to the apartment building. ~1r. George Loss indicated that he was in favor of the proposal as presented. Mrs. Catherine Taylor had a question as to the trucks delivering goods to the tenants and also a question as to the plantings and screening that would be accomplished. There was also a question on the valuation of the project and the timetable that had been de- signated. It was stated that the entire project including the commercial development and the apartment project would be in the neighborhood of $2,500,000 and that the timetable was dependent upon the financing that could be available. However, the applicant stated that he hoped to be under construction in 1970. Mr. Forest Bisboy, 2140 North Avon, wanted to know just what privacy he would have since he was so close to the apartment project. He felt the apartments would be 2-1/2 stories above his house. He requested that a fence, either of chain link or redwood be con- structed on the west corner in order to protect his residential property from the apart- ment development. Mr. Torok asked a question regarding the children walking to school and to catch the buses on County Road B. Mr. George Loss indicated that felt this project would benefit the residential property and would be an asset to the area.