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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 11, 2000 Remarke reported that the building will be single-story and of the same style as the phase I building. He was not sure of the color brick that would be used on the phase II building. Montour asked if spruce trees would be planted on the berm similar to the way the phase I berm is landscaped. Dave reported that that is correct. Remarke stated that approximately 3,000 square feet of office space will be occupied by an insurance agency. A business forms company will occupy 3,000 square feet of office as well as 6,000 square feet of warehouse. It is anticipated that there will be deliveries by two semi- trucks per month to the business forms company. Elaine Zoch asked if wood chips would be used on the new berm. Dave replied that they would. Zoch pointed out that the wood chips are all over the street. She also noted that during the winter the snowplow scraped the berm, and there is a lot of bare dirt exposed. Zoch asked why the berm could not be planted with grass. Montour asked if wood chips were an acceptable berm materials. The City Planner replied that they were acceptable under the code, but indicated that rock was better given it stays in place. The Planner indicated that it is difficult to grow grass on small strips of land, especially in shady areas. He indicated that typically rock material is recommended for mulch. Zoch pointed out that the berm is very sloped and questioned that rocks would stay on it. The Planner indicated that the large granite rocks have sharp edges that help anchor the rock. Zoch asked if the same type of berm would be used for phase II. Remarke reported that there is more room for the berm in the phase II development, therefore, the berm will be more level. Zoch asked if there would be a dumpster located across from her house. Remarke pointed out that the same type of trash enclosures will be used for phase II as are on the phase I site. Elaine Zoch stated that she cannot believe that the City is allowing this type of development adjacent to a residential area. Keis pointed out that the property in question is not zoned Residential. Mr. Zoch asked how much tax revenue the City was getting from the Country Side Office Terrace development in comparison to what it was getting from the residential homes that existed prior to this redevelopment.