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constructed it should never be converted to parking spaces. D). The main entrance has been reconfigured to eliminate possible traffic problems. E). Applicants have submitted changes to the northwest parking area, which will be reviewed. F). A tree survey was received however it is not known how the site plans will interact with the survey. The Architectural Review Board requested all the screening and fencing decisions take into consideration the tree survey to make sure the residents receive the best screening. G). The Architectural Review Board requested the fence be 6- feet high, natural color and be air permeable. The fence should blend back into the site by transitioning the fence with trees and stones. H). The light pole heights and pole placements have been reconfigured and ornamental lamppost will be used throughout the site. Assistant Building Commissioner Rymarczyk reviewed variances required thus far: 1). Plans received that day show that the garage requires a 25-foot setback variance. 2). Buildings C& D require a 15-foot height variance. It is not known how many parking spaces or dwellings will be on the site with the current plans. The current lighting plans are not detailed and there are a few questionable items but without detailed drawings, variance requirements can not be accurately or fully determined. City Engineer Mr. Durbin stated that to date the Engineering Department had not received any storm water plans, storm water computations, and utility plans. Therefore, he could not conduct a report. Assistant Law Director O'Malley commended the efforts of the City Directors for their continued efforts in trying to work with the developer. The applicant is seeking final approval for their plans. The Building Department and Planning Department has been working hard trying to keep up with the ever-changing plans and should be commended in their efforts of trying to help the applicant move forward and directing them in ways of bringing their buildings closer to the preliminary drawings. Mr. Berryhill reviewed that buildings C& D will now be 4 story high buildings allowing more residential units, and Mr. Birkla with Flagerty Collins Property Management has been brought on board to handle all aspects of the multi family units. Carnegie Management will strictly work on the retail units. There will be no underground parking garage as the applicants felt that it was not economically feasible for them. They will have a two story car port the first floor will be for the retail units and the second floor will be for residents only. The area of the lot which will remain in its natural state will be assigned easements to those residents which abut the land and they will maintain the easement area. Buildings B will be 3 stories high first floor retail second and third residential. The main entrance to the site has been reconfigured to allow traffic to flow safely on and off the site. French drains will be placed along the rear base level of the mounds to drain the runoff water. Applicants indicated their may be an additional building built in the future at the west end of the site. Changes requested on the Target building were pointed out downsized entrance, 4-foot lettering, additional kick-out added to south west corner. There will only be two curb cuts on the site, one inline with the Target building that will be right in - right out only and the main curb cut that will be inline with the existing Wal-Mart light. Applicants agreed to have 12 foot high residential light fixtures throughout the site. Near residents there will be 20-foot light poles and inward on the site there will be 30-foot light poles once the changes are placed on plans they will not require lighting variances. Deliveries will be made between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Mr. Birkla with Flagerty Collins Property indicated that his company requested a fourth floor as amenities need to be added i.e. gym, meeting areas, private shops. Shopping carts will be stored outdoors along the south side of the north east mound. There will be 8 storage units within the parking lot which will be emptied every night. The storage area will not be enclosed but evergreens will be used to buffer the carts from view. The board requested a brick enclosure be added along the north side of the target building to house the shopping carts. Although the board felt that the Target store had come far they requested that metal be used on the towers instead of shingles. The board would like the towers to all have two bands instead of being varied. The F proposed fencing atop the mounds will be sand or cedar color to tone down the massiveness. 3