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-4- Hr. Rukavina cormented that it was a beautiful site but that there was a lot of parking. He stated that it would be nice if there could be parking counts taken after the first phase is constructed to see if all the additional parking is required for the second phase deve1oprrent. Mr. Dahlgren coImEnted that he was a little concerned about the netal panels proposed to be used on the exterior. He indicated that some buildings with panels are very well done and others are not. Mr. Richard Carlson, 2430 Arona, indicated that the entire western shore of ZiImenran Lake is a bird nesting area that should be protected. Mr. Mastel indicated that the shore land zoning ordinance will protect that area of the shore. Mr. Leonard Hall, 2440 Arana, stated that he would be concerned about an all white netal building. He said he could live with a green or brCMIl color. He indicated that he approved of the project and felt this was the best plan that he has seen. He was concerned about the traffic and felt that a traffic signal may be needed at the Snelling Avenue exit ranp onto County Road B-2. Mr. Daniel Skon, 2470 Arona, also e:xpressed concern about traffic and asked if there would be only one entrance into the site. Mr. Van Wonrer confirme1 that there would be only the one entrance and exit to serve the developnent. Mr. Honchell indicated that although Snelling is a State Highway and County Road B-2 is a County street, the state and county would probably look to the City for furnishinS the funds for any traffic signal. Mr. Hall asked if the developer could pay for the lights. Mr. Honchel1 indicated that it could be a condition of the special use permit. Mr. George Daly, 1523 County Road B-2, voiced concern about the traffic situation. Mr. Van Worner indicated that although the applicant does not want to pay for the cost of the traffic study, that they could send a letter to the State requesting a traffic study be made to determine if traffic signals are necessary. Mr. Sirrons asked what arrangenents had been made for providing for traffic controls on Fairview when the LaBE11es developnent was approved. Mr. Honche11 indicated the developer had a condition placed on his approval that he pay $20,000 to the City for traffic irrprovements. '!hat figure was equal to the cost of a temporary signal. Mr. Dahlgren asked if the applicant was anticipating using earth tone colors or white for the exterior metal panels. Mr. Rafferty responded that a final decision had not been made on the color but that it would not be reckless and would be in keeping with the neighborhood.