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North. Chair Rhody opened the hearing and requested Dennis Welsch to present an overview of his February 10, 1999, written report. Tom Duoss, Chad Rhus, and others representing Lyndale Garden Center were introduced. Mr. Duoss explained the area from the parking lot to the east would be used as a crushed gravel display area. He noted that no fertilizer is used on the site, plants are only watered. Mr. Duoss noted that by comparison, the New Hope Lyndale Garden Center records show 128 transactions (250 trips/day) would be anticipated on the site in Roseville. Mr. Duoss stated the outdoor sales area would be used for six months per year. The front east area, from store to street, must look good to attract the customers. The plants are the advertising signs. He described the placement of the decorative wrought iron fencing. He asked that the display merchandise be allowed up to the right-of-way line. Mr. Duoss said deliveries in April, May and June will include eight delivery trucks per week. The time of delivery will be early morning and late afternoon/evening. Chair Rhody asked that Mr. Duoss describe why Roseville was considered for a garden center. Chair Rhody asked the applicant to describe the hardship for a two-foot fence height variance. Mr. Duoss noted that security and safety of the display area especially reducing attempts to climb the fence. Chair Rhody asked for setback descriptions and the line-of-sight at the corner of Oakcrest and frontage. A discussion ensued regarding line-of-sight. Member Wilke asked how Lyndale Garden Center would react to the median being closed. Mr. Duoss suggested yellow flasher signs or other safety measures. Lyndale will abide by the MnDot decision. Member Klausing asked for clarifications of the fence setbacks and display setbacks. Member Mulder asked for clarification on right-of-way/property line description. Mr. Duoss asked for plant material display to the curb line and line-of-sight through the fence at the corner. Mr. Duoss noted that the material in the front would be low, flowering plants that will not obscure the view. Member Cunningham asked about winter display on the site. Mr. Duoss described Halloween and Christmas sales events. Member Klausing stated he had no problem with height, fence location, and display, but was concerned with setback from fence to display area. Joe Fogarty, Edina Realty, described the code allows for discretion regarding setbacks from the property line. Chair Rhody asked for public questions and comments. Dick Bates, 2616 Fairview Avenue, asked about traffic flow around the east and south side of the building (no vehicle traffic). Mr. Bates asked if fertilizer would be used on the site with display materials (no). Mr. Duoss noted that they held an open house for neighbors. Lynn Kapaun, 2565 Wheeler, asked about the traffic on the site. There is a que on Oakcrest at Snelling. How will the customers and residents get out on to Snelling especially to turn left? How many times has the Commission been to the site? Dick Bates asked when Phase 2 would begin (no later than 36 months). Can the City attach some traffic verification process for improving the Oakcrest and Fairview intersection based on additional traffic.