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MINUTCS PLANNING COMi\9ISSLON AiJGUST 1 G, 2001. emissions for companies such as Xcel Energy. The warehouse space would be used for storage of mobile testing equipment. Knowlan pointed out that the building would be surfaced with rock-face block with some smooth face block accents. Knowlan further reported That there would be a berm on the western edge of the property. The height of the berm will be taken down to a manageable level. The berm will be sodded and 6-foot I31ack Hills spruce trees will be planted on the bean. A retaining wall will be installed along the north side of the property. Mrs. Zoch asked if there will be a grass boulevard area ou the west side of the landscape berm. I{nowlau replied that there wi[1 be grass on the west side of the property between Condit Street and the spruce trees. Knowlan reported that he has reviewed the recommendations of the City ,Planner and the City >/ngineer and indicated that they have no problem complying with those recommendations except for the Planner's comments regarding location of the trash enclosure. Knowlan indicated that they are flexible with the location, however, felt there would be adequate room for the enclosure along the north property lice as proposed. The City Planner indicated that location of the trash enclosure on the north side of the site is acceptable provided there is room for truck access in this area. Mrs. 7.,och asked the amount of parking spaces. Knowlan replied that 66 parking spaces are proposed. Duray asked about business hours. Knowlan reported that the company's hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Priday. Wojcik asked about semi-truck traffic. Knowlan reported that the business does not receive deliveries via semi-truck, but rather LIPS-type trucks. He estimated 1 to 2 of these truck deliveries per week. Duray felt that the business proposed seems to be a more neighborhood- friendly business than those previously proposed for this site. Mrs. Loch expressed concern that when the C.1. Title building was constructed, there was construction activity on the site at 4 a.m. or 5 a.m. Complaints about these code violations went unaddressed. Concern was also expressed that construction equipment utilized Condit Street. Knowlan reported that R. J. Marco had no problem with a limitation that construction activity could not occur prior to 7 a.m. He also indicated that there would be no need to utilize Condit Street for construction vehicles or equipment.