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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 10, 1996 line between the industrial area and the residential area. He reviewed the Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies that are applicable. City Landscape Architect Chuck Stifter presented a review of existing vegetation and prototypes of screening A through E for common lot lines. Chairman Wietecki clarified that the purpose of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment is to demonstrate that a 40 ft. buffer between two normally non-compatible land uses, such as residential uses and industrial uses, could be buffered with 5 different types of landscaping that would allow for visual screening and reduction in noise. Michael Falk summarized implementation strategies that the city may use to assist property owners in completing these buffer prototypes. Chairman Wietecki stated that the implementation should include buffer installation on both sides of the property line including the residential or "sunny side" of the property where vegetation would grow more effectively. Michael Falk stated the staff recommends approval of the Comprehensive Plan and adoption. Member Rhody asked if the buffer plans would be limited to the 5 prototypes in the original plan. (Answer: No.) Chairman Wietecki asked if the entire area along Rose Place is the only applicable area for these prototypes or would these be used in other areas throughout the community. (Answer: Throughout the community.) Member Sandstrom asked if the staff had considered providing fill for the berms from city projects that may be available throughout the community. (Answers: No, but that will be looked into.) Member Cunningham asked where the commercial and residential properties pre-date the code, will there be improvements placed on both properties and/or who will pay for such improvements. Mr. Falk responded that the industrial user on the north side of the example project area is required to screen, but both sides can contribute to the screening. As the businesses have prospered, the storage area in many of these industrial areas has grown and become a nuisance. Chairman Wietecki asked for clarification regarding the 40 ft. setback as to whether it was to screen outside storage and parking. (Answers: Yes.) 4