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Mr. Kula said they understand about the lot consolidation, however, they are still in the process of negotiating other parcels that may be picked up. They realize that they cannot get building permits until they consolidate all properties. Mr. Spalding said another concern is if buildings are demolished, what would the City be left with. Mr. Durbin said consolidation plats need to be reviewed by Engineering as well as County Engineer's office before it can be recorded. The following residents came forward with comments: James Maxim, Dewey Road likes the idea of keeping the fence as well as the addition of trees and asked if the fence can be stepped down to a 10' instead of a 6', to create a continuous mound. He doesn't feel that a gate is needed in the fence. Ms. Hoff-Smith said we will follow the City Forester's recommendations on the size and distance of the trees. She asked the applicant what his intention was with the gate. He asked if the gate would be locked. One day he envisions having an area with a picnic table for the employees. Mr. Lasko suggested that the gate could be locked when the dealership is closed. Mr. Kula does not anticipate pedestrians going through there, and therefore, would like the gate to be unlocked. Mr. Kula said this area is not considered a constant traffic pattern area. Mr. Maxim said traffic does not occur during business hours. Ms. Hoff-Smith informed Mr. Maxim that if this becomes an issue, he should contact the applicant. Mr. Maxim prefers to see consolidations done prior to the approval of the land. This would enable the residents to have the opportunity to malce comments as to what is being consolidated. Once the plans are approved, the residents would not have an opportunity to view it or malce comments. Mr. Laslco indicated that this is the reason this proposal will return for another meeting. Robert Hebebrand, Dewey Road, asked where the dumpster is. The Commission answered by saying it is already in place and will be staying in the same location. Ken Felleisen, Porter Road provided the applicant copies of ordinances for sound and deliveries to commercial establishment's ordinances. No deliveries are allowed between 9:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. He mentioned that Halleen currently receives deliveries later than that. He submitted the sound ordinance also because there will be rio 'mound along the north side of the property from A & K Tire building to Porter Road. He understands that cars cannot be parked near the fence because the variance was not granted. He also asked what was going to be done about the Goodyear sign that was sitting behind the A& K building. He said the applicant does not feel they need to maintain it. , i Bop Trapp, Porter Road read a statement that he had prepaxed. In this report, he mentioned that the Planning Commission has a lot of power. He stated his frustration that the government is unable to help the residents. After sitting in on several' ineetings, it wa's noted that if residents malce unreasonable demands, that the applicants would file lawsuits and usually prevail because they are the legal property owners. It seems as if justice is predetermined prior to the case being presented to the Commission. He indicated that if questions are not asked, answers are not provided. Mr. Trapp questioned if Council could find out why Halleen urchased a piece of land-locked residential property. 4