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? : . <br />neighbors the plan of that area and advised that the board on board fence would be 8 feet high. <br />Mrs. Montilla, president of the Clareshire Condo Association, stated this proposal was more in <br />line with what the residents wanted. She would like to save as many trees as possible, but the <br />main problem is people cutting through the property from Wal-Mart or the Corporate Center. In <br />response to Mr. Thomas's suggestion that the fence be solid, Mr. Newberry stated that he did not <br />want a solid fence on both sides so insects could build nests inside. He believed that screening was <br />better on a board on board fence because the boards can be overlapped and agreed that the fence <br />could be 10 feet high. Mr. Thomas suggested that they plant some additional evergreens there. <br />Mr. Newberry clarified that the brick fence will be terminated about where the grade of the <br />mound starts to drops off; he pointed out on the plans how this could be done, noting that there <br />would be no break between the wall and the fence. Mr. Gorris asked if the could keep the brick <br />wall in this area by stepping it down. Mr. Newberry stated that it could be stepped down at 2 foot <br />increments. Mr. Gorris advised that there was a stepped down brick wall between two <br />developments at another location. Mr. Thomas agreed that this would be more attractive, and Mr. <br />Newberry agreed that it ?could be done. He explained that they could install either a 6 or 8 inch <br />wide brick or brick like wall. Mrs. Montilla would prefer that since other fences in the <br />developmeut had been torn down. Mr. Sohn originally suggested an 8 inch brick wall, but 1VIr. <br />Darcey, who was a consultant for the masonry industry, had stated that there were also 6 inch <br />through the wall brick material which Mr. Sohn had agreed to. Mr. Newberry clarified that the <br />wall would be stepped down and would go through the trees, and would not be on the other <br />mound. Mr. Orlowski was concerned that putting the wall there could destroy the trees. Mr. <br />Newberry thought that since the foundation in that area would be lighter, it would not hurt the <br />trees and the wall could bend slightly between the pilasters. Regarding graffiti, the representative <br />of Wal-Mart advised that any graffiti would be painted out and that if the condominium <br />representatives let them know if it is on their side, they would remove it. Mr. Gerrity, Jefferson <br />Place Condominium, questioned what color the brick would be. Mr. Newberry advised that the <br />brick would be similar to one of the bricks slaown on the color board. Since the sidewalk will <br />terminate at their properiy line, Mr. Gerrity was concerned that it might connect with their <br />sidewalks which are close to the front of the buildings. He was also concerned that people getting <br />offthe bus at Columbia would cut across their property to get to Wa1-Mart. Mr. Tallon assumed <br />that they would move the bus stop. Mr. Brueler, Root Road, had not been to other meetings, and <br />was concerned about the traffic problem this proposal would cause and believed that Wa1-Mart <br />should go to the western part of the city since it is close to the turnpike, I-480 and the proposed <br />Stearns Crocker. Mr. Tallon explained the computerized traffic signalization program which will <br />be in effect within the ne}ct year. W. Buehler stated that this would not help people coming out of <br />residential streets. He believed that no one is considering the residents of the city. It was clarified <br />that the Planning Commission cannot stop development based on traffic, the Commission can <br />only cousider if a development conforms to code and alleviate any negative impact on the adjacent <br />property, and the number of dxiveways; they have no control over traffic. Mr. Dubelko agreed. <br />Mr. Gerrity was advised that if Wal-Mart goes for a variance, the abutting condominiums will be <br />notified and that if the trash is not maintained within the building, he should call the Building <br />Department. Mr. Skoulis, Park West Homeowner Association, was advised that it was up to <br />Plauniug Commission to refuse to allow Wa1 Mart to store pallets outside; that any temporary <br />signage mounted on the exterior of the building or on the garden center fence is a violation, the <br />only temporary signs permitted must be placed inside the windows. He was shown the material <br />4