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Mr. Schie asked if backup generators are covered by the proposal- are they to be enclosed, placed on roof, and/or screened. Should they be banned? Temporary vs. standby and secondary peak sharing equipment. Mr. Schie asked if signage facing residential areas was addressed? Joe Jamnik noted that signage must be screened or turned off if they face residences. Mr. John Ridge, 1454 Eldridge, submitted written questions for Har Mar situation concerning: 1. 60 foot setback 2. rear yard setback of 120 feet 3. how is loading and servicing defined 4. minimal requirement of buffer zone width (40 feet to property line) 5. does the city own land between Pascal 6. is the city property part of buffer or setback 7. will the 120 and 60 foot setbacks be required for entire building or just expansion 8. why is there no buffer strip behind the apartments 9. lot area measurement vs building area (25% coverage) 10. what are fence requirements along edges of shopping centers. Chair Klausing noted a letter received by Reinhardt Development. Milow Gaul, 1963 Asbury, noted that not all residents are opposed to Har Mar. John Synocki, 1378 W. Ryan, asked if the ordinance would address additional access points to be installed from SC into residential areas. (There is a section [page 3, line 42] in the proposal as it is submitted). Could the access issue be addressed in the Code? Mr. Synocoki asked what is the definition of a front yard. What is the frontage at Har Mar? Robert Olsen, attorney representing M. J. Wiko, owners of Crossroads stated he will submit comments at a future date. His client did not receive notice until the day of the hearing. ... ... ... ..... 10 minute break ... ... ... ..... Jeremy Jillis, 1386 Ryan, asked if the proposed Code was different for Shopping Centers vs. other areas? (No, hours are stipulated in current Code; noise standards are the PCA standards throughout the community such as construction noise). Does the 25% lot coverage include the buffer areas? (Yes). Wendell Brown, 2723 N. Griggs, noted that the seniors are uncomfortable with traffic; but do like one-stop shopping, especially Har Mar. Comments from the public: Joanne Kosack, 1426 W. Eldridge, noted that a large fence, which cannot be seen through, creates a safety hazard. It is nice to see what is on the other side of a fence before going/walking there. Ron Belchoski, 1391 Ryan, expressed appreciation for new ordinances that protect residences near shopping centers. Donna Bessmer, 1421 W. Burke, expressed concern with traffic backups along County Road B, east to Hamline. Drivers avoid the traffic by turning on Pascal to Burke to Hamline, with speeds as high as 45 mph. Semi-trucks have used Burke. Shelley Mulken, Manager of Rosedale Commons, submitted a letter dated December 8, 1999, noted that Rosedale Commons would become non-conforming. Delivery and maintenance after hours should be allowed. Restrictions on lighting, snow plowing, and pickups would make operations at this Center difficult. She was concerned about deliveries at early hours (i.e., Linens and Things at 5:00 a.m.). Toys-R-Us, Computer stores, FuncoLand do have occasional late night deliveries. Linda Fisher, 1500 Northwest Center, attorney representing Bradley, asked the Planning Commission to enter written comments of 12.08.99 into the record. Bradley owns two shopping centers: Har Mar and Roseville Center. Har Mar strives to be a good land use neighbor. Ms. Fisher stated that the proposed ordinance is difficult because: 1. There is a very broad period of applicability and any activity during anyone hour from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.; 2. The ordinance is proscriptive with broad triggering events;