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PLANNING COMMISSION MAX $, 1990 PAGE 4 •` '.' ?? . stated that the rear of this center is in horrible condition, and that the screened dumpster on the plan would be the only screened dumpster on the property. Mr. Morgan would like the Commission to look at the total development, pointing out that this is one of the largest shopping centers in the city and is totally paved with no landscaping at all. The members agreed that the construction of this building would be over-development ' of the land and also pointed:out that a similar proposal had been before them before. Mr. Weaver, a resident representing homes owners and resi- dents of Fleharty Road, read a statement (see attached) objecting to this proposal. Mrs. Blagg, another resident, objected to having to come to a meeting every few years considering that they were turned down be- fore because of lack of parking. She pointed out that most of the residents have had to construct their own privacy fences adjacent to the rear of this center and that trucks have gone through her fence and into her yard. Mra Thomas questioned Assistant Law Director Dubelko what the city could do to correct a problem of a negative impact on the residents, other than the Commission denying this proposal. Mr. Dubelko responded that it would depend on what specific violations there were on the pro- perty. Mre Morgan stated that the renovations to the existing building would enhance the center, however there are a number of issues the Com- mission should address at this time: location of loading zones and dumpsters; actual number of parking spaces; the possibility of including landscaping; and the possibility of restructuring the ingress/egress of the property, perhaps two driveways instead of three. He would like the Buildings, Engineering, and Safety Departments to inspect the area. Mr. Mongello questioned if they merely presented the renovations, not the building, would the Commission still consider these issues. The ? members indicated that they would. Based on this, Mr. Mongello advised his client to withdraw this proposal in order to confer with the owners of the property. Mr. Morgan stated that it would be his recommendation that.those studies still be made and any violation to the codes be re- viewed. Mr. Thomas requested that these prints be kept active because he would like the Building Department to inspect the area and report back as to the condition of the area and also to ask Engineering to take a look at the entrance and egress from Great Northern so that the informa- tion is available if this comes up again. A resident (speaking from the floor and not identified) pointed out tnat while the Commission is looking at the west side of Great Northern they should also look at the east side. Mr. Thomas agreed, but stated that at this time they would concentrate on the west side. Mr. Mongello believed that the resident made a good point since the Commission is zeroing in on this particular center be- cause it is before the committee for renovation, but without considering the property across the street. Mr. Thomas responded that the Commission would have to start somewhere. In response to Mr. Thomas's questions, Mr. Dubelko advised that the Commission did have the right to look at the development and point.ed out that this would be in the nature of an informal request to the Building Department, and it is the job of the Building Department to inspect property. J. Thomas moved to recommend that the Building Department examine the Olmsted Plaza Shopping Center for any violations for the number of parking spaces it may be necessary to add at a later date, for all the changes and additions that we may recommend that Mr. Morgan referred to including the area behind the shop- ping center as far as dumpster location, loading zones, and so on, to take. a general look at the areae We would like Engineering to take a look at .the ingress and egress from Great Northern Bivd. We would also .requPst that they report back to us at the first meeting in June as to