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Little Canada Mayor and City Council Little Canada Planning Commission 3 May 1984 Paae Two Loading and Storage Space. These areas also should be precisely defined and designated on the property. While the storage yard could possibly be graveled, it should be "limited" in space by appropriate fencing and screening. Any loading area should be hardsurfaced and screened. Landscaping and Screening. All areas not specifically authorized as parking spaces, driveways, loading areas and storage space should be -grass sodded or .seeded. Landscaping items should also be installed. Site inspection of the parcel indicates that screening of 'the salvage yard is not a simple pro b1 em due to topography, but also size of the area utilized. The situation as it now exists is much more of a major problem than first realized. It is suggested that the applicant provide topography .information which will ~i`acilitate a further, more detailed analysis. We .would seriously suggest a leveling of the storage area which apoears to rise towards the center. Also extensive, solid screening and planting are seen as essential. It is recognized that such considerations are expensive. Simultaneously; such expenses are seen as the cost of operating such potentially negatively influencing business, Right-of-Way and Easements. Due to the Water Department right-of-way along the eastern border of hoodlynn Avenue and the property in question, plus the drastic change of topography which is involved at this point, serious consideration should be given to vacate a significant portion of Woodlynn that fronts the subject property. This again, however, assumes that Woodlynn at this point cannot be connected eastward or southward at the Water Depart- ment property line. An evaluation, should be made as to +ahether a right-of-way could be extended southward along the western border of the R&S site. If this is possible, the ..right-of-way for this extension should be traded for the la+ood1ynn flvenue .right-of-way and the easterly road easement. RECOMMENDATION The present condition and operation of R&S Automotive is seen as a major problem and ordinance violation which cannot be permitted to continue in its :present state. Lacking site plans of the existing use or the needed improve- ments, it is impossible within the time frame prior to the 10,1~1ay Planning Commission meeting to .reach a possible resolution of the matter. It is therefore suggested that the Commission continue its consideration of the application until its 14 June meeting. It is recommended, however, that 'the Commission-direct the applicant to address the topics raised in this