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a new landscaping. The landscaping plans have been adjusted to keep the removal of existing landscaping to a minimum. Mr. Spalding questioned who would be responsible for maintaining the proposed trees and landscaping. Mr. Funk reviewed that the ground would be covered in mulch and the church will maintain the landscaping. 1VIr. Conway questioned if the applicants would be using white vinyl or painted board on board fencing. Mr. Funk stated that they would be erecting a white vinyl fence not board on board as shown in the plans. Mr. Conway indicated that the building department had no further issues once the fence is completed. However, there may be engineering issues as suggested in an e-mail he received from the engineering department. Mrs. Becker's e-mail suggested there could be drainage issues needing to be addressed and suggested Mr. Funk speak with the engineering department. Audience Participation; Mr. & Mrs. Davison abutting neighbors came forward to address their concerns. Mr. I)avison indicated that he had not seen the proposed fence or any other plans. The mounds and landscaping that were supposed to be placed along the residents side was not done and he would like to know what is going to be done to block the headlights shining into their homes. He is also concerned that the snow being shoveled in the church parking lot is being shoved onto his property. Mr. Funk showed the Davison's a copy of the plans so they could see what the church would like to do. Mr. Davison questioned were the fence would be placed as he owns a portion of green-space and he wants to make sure his property is not infringed upon. li'Ir. Funk suggested that the fence would be placed 10-feet from the Davision's property on the down slop of the swell. Mrs. Hof-Spnith questioned who would maintain the fenced area and swell. Mr. Funk indicated that the church would maintain the area. Mr. Davison felt that the mounds should have been placed as promised but will live with fence. Councilman McKay indicated that he was compelled to speak as the representative for the proposal has suggested that the reason the work was not completed was due to the fault of the City which is not true by any means. When this proposal was first before the Building Zoning and Development board the board required additional mounding as well as additional landscaping as part of the final approval. After many attempts by the Councilman to reach the Church leader/Minister, the issue was turned over to the Law Department. Once the Law Department got involved, the Church decided to request a minor change, which was denied. IVir. Lasko questioned if there would be fencing along the 54-foot section to the south. Mr. Funk indicated that the vinyl fence would also be placed along the 54-foot south section. Mr. Spalding questioned if the fence would be enough to block the headlights. 1VIr. Funk believes that it would be enough to block the headlights. Mr. Funk questioned if the proposal would have to go to Building Zoning and Development again. Mr. Conway reviewed that the issue would indeed go to Building Zoning and Development, which is made up of Council members. Mr. Lasko questioned what would be done to address the e-mail from the Engineering department. Mr. Conway indicated that the developer needed to talk with the engineering department. Mr. Lasko gave his copy of the e- mail from the Engineering department to Mr. Funk. Mr. Funk indicated that he would contact the engineering department and address any issue they may have. Tlae senior member of the church came forward and indicated that he felt the church had been very cooperative and nothing regarding drainage or engineering matters was ever mentioned until now. The first plans did not include a fence, which will be better and the church is trying to be a good neighbor. Council added the requirements for mounds and landscaping after the Planning Commission approved the plans. Mr. Funk suggested that if the City did not feel the project was complete the occupancy permit should not have been issued. If in fact mounds and landscaping was a condition from the start, this should have been brought up at the occupancy inspection. Mr. Lasko commented that the issue needed to be closed, as everyone is starting to split hairs. The problems are being addressed now and that is why everyone is here. Planning Commission meetings are not held for individuals to come, argue, and place blame on someone or something. 3