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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 26, 2000 Fahey asked if the other properties in Ryan Industrial Park have the green buffer areas. The Zoning Administrator replied that it is mixed. Some properties have green areas, and others have been destroyed either from lack of maintenance or from vehicles driving over them. The Zoning Administrator reported that the goal is to get all the properties in Ryan Industrial Park into code compliance. Pedersen indicated that he did not have a problem with the landscape structures remaining in the public right-of--way as long as they did not inhibit utility work. Scalze pointed out that the rights-of--way are for the use of the public. Pedersen stated that he did not feel there were too many people walking on the public right-of--way in Ryan Industrial Park. Fahey felt the landscape structures could be left where they are, but that grass areas should be added consistent with Code requirements. The Zoning Administrator reported that the City has allowed the green buffer areas in Ryan Industrial Park to be landscaped with shrubs, woodchips, and some grass. The City has not allowed any required parking to occur in the public right-of--way. Rossow again stated that if grass is required, it will not survive. He stated that he would make an effort to maintain it. However, with the bus traffic in and out of the site, the buses drive over these grassy areas and it will not be possible to maintain the grass. Rossow noted that the planters easily come apart should the City ever need to do maintenance in the right-of- way. Rossow stated that he maintains his property and felt that it was one of the nicest places in Ryan Industrial Park. Morelan pointed out that there are four curb cuts into this property. He noted the City Engineer is recommending two curb cuts, but indicated that he would have no objection if the four existing cuts remained. Morelan indicated that he understands Mr. Rossow's explanation for why the four curb cuts are needed, but felt there was no compelling evidence to back up this explanation. The Zoning Administrator reported that the property was originally two lots and each lot had two access points. When the property was combined into one lot, the four accesses were maintained. The Zoning Administrator reported that the Code allows one access point per 125 feet of frontage. She noted, however, that there are several properties in the park that exceed that limitation. Morelan asked if the City approved any other Conditional Use Permits where the number of curb cuts exceeded the Code limitation. Scalze