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MINUTES CITY COUNCII, )±EBRUARY 23, 2005 were design issues with the building that required it to be the width that it is proposed. Blesener felt there was a little bit of a hole in the Public Zoning Code as it does not require an increased side yard setback for a corner lot. As a result, Blesener felt that the City had to live with the 20 foot setback as proposed. With regard to screening of the parking lot, 'Blesener stated that he wanted to see the Watershed vehicles screened at night and on the weekends. Blesener asked if the proposed garage could be enlarged to accommodate inside storage of these vehicles. Aichinger did not support expansion of the garage as it would be a substantial expense. 1 Ie proposed that the walkway access to the Nonn's parking lot could be shifted and shrubbery screening added to screen the Watershed vehicles from view. Blesener noted that the 20 foot side yard setback being proposed would not comply with the standards of most other zoning districts. 'T'herefore, if the Watershed were to sell the property, it would have to be sold to another public entity. Robert 1-lams, Noel Drive, asked about security lighting for the back of the site. Fle also asked about how school buses would be accommodated to the site and whether or not the proposed parking was adequate to accommodate employee and visitor parking. Harris pointed out that the lot size limits the ability to expand the building. Harris noted that Noel Drive is a residential street and the Watershed is a commercial use on that street. Aichinger reported that there would be no security lights on the north side of the building. .Ile further reported that school bus traffic to the site would be occasional, and felt that school buses could be accommodated within the site. Aichinger indicated that he was not concerned about the packing and felt it was adequate to accommodate the Watershed's needs. T-Te also reported that the Aatershed would be working out an overflow paii<ing arrangement with the City and Norm's Tire Sales. i'he City Planner indicated that the parking cot exceeds the City's parking requirements by a few spaces. Jim Gustafson, Noel Drive, pointed out that when the street is widened traff c speed will be faster. Gustafson noted that the Noel Drive curve is a tight corner. Fie pointed out the suggestion at the Planning Commission meeting that the width of Noel Drive be retained at its current 26 feet rather than widened to >0 feet. Gustafson asked if the Watershed will pay their share of the Noel Drive assessment. 7