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ROSEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION Page # 12 Wednesday, January 6, 1988 it is a high priority for the post office. Jaehne inquired whether or not the post office would buy the site on a conditional basis. Kaufhold responded that the zoning must be accomplished first before the post office will proceed with the acquisition. Jaehne commented on the need for a fence and inquired about who would be required to build and maintain the fence. Dahlgren responded by saying that the city ordinance requires the fence to be built, It would be built and maintained by the developer. Janisch indicated that there would be a bond required to insure that the fence gets built. Jim Lyons, 1179 Burke Avenue, asked whether or not the plan provided by the post office was for this particular site, or if it is just one that exists elsewhere. Dunwell responded by saying that the post office provided the plan for this particular location. Lyons inquired what the dimensions and height of the proposed post office building would be. Dunwell responded by saying the main post office building would be lS0 ft. long and the garage 130 ft. long, and it would be set back 75 ft. from the property line. The structure would be a one story building in the range of 15 to 16 ft. high. Lyons expressed concern about the loading dock next to the residential area and inquired whether or not the parking and loading dock could be flip/flopped. Dunwell responded by saying the trucks would not extend past the building. Lyons indicated concern over the truck noise. Ellen Shelton, 2018 Lexington Avenue, indicated concerns because the city would be losing the open skating area and other open space. The city would not be acquiring, but losing half of the open space. Bakeman indicated that while she was pleased to see the park, and parking space provided, she was concerned about five (5) additional acres of commercial in a residential area. She indicated that this was not a commercial neighborhood, but a large residential neighborhood that needs to be protected. She indicated that she hoped that the commission would vote to recommend denial. Jaehne indicated that traffic was still a problem, he indicated that while he appreciates the consideration for the park, the comprehensive plan shows the area as residential. He indicated that the commercial being proposed is larger than the adjacent corners, and was concerned that residential use of the site was not considered. He indicated that the post office may change their mind, and if the price of the land isn't right, the parK