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Berns stressed that this was under what VW required, but that it was acceptable to VW in order to move the project along. It should be noted that the parking is not for display, but for stacking /storage of Ganley Hyundai, Subaru and V W's. Although some wanted the number reduced, nobody articulated a specific number or an explanation as to why that number should be reduced. Some questioned the removal of the trees. It was stated that even without the rezoning, the residential area that was forested could be clear cut at any time without a permit to accept underground water storage for the adjacent retail use. It was suggested that property values would be depreciated. No reliable testimony was offered concerning property values or dimunition of the same. ,~( The committee on May 17, 2004 voted 3-0 to make no recommendation to the Council on the site plan. On May 18, 2004 the zoning ordinance and the site plan were removed from the agenda. The Committee met this evening, May 26, 2004. The Committee recommended by a vote of ~ ~ that the site plan be approved with the following conditions: 1) All recommendations of the Boards and Commissions; 2) That the rear property line include a six foot mound and a six foot fence; 3) That there be zero foot candles at all residential property lines; 4) That there be no loudspeakers; 5) That all drainage comply with Engineering standards; 6) That easements to the satisfaction of the Law Department be executed to allow access to the residents on Ranchview to the "extended" rear yards; 7) That the practice of using car alarms to locate vehicles be abated;