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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL October li, 1989 The City Planner replied that that proposed setback is 40 feet, which is the minimum setback required by Code. Terri Vitali, Allen Avenue resident, asked where the landscaping would be in relation to DeSoto and Allen Avenue. Vitali pointed out that Slumberland was supposed to screen their development from the adjacent residential areas, and this has never been done. Scalze pointed out that there is additional industrial land south of the Slumberland site, and the City can only require Slumberland to screen their site. Fahey stated that it would be impossible to totally screen the industrial area from the residential neighborhood. Fahey pointed out that the residents in the area purchased their homes knowing that there was adjacent industrial property. Vitali reported that when the residents purchased their homes, the property was being used as agricultural land. Fahey replied that this is true, however, pointed out that the land was zoned industrial and not agricultural. Blesener pointed out past Council actions in upgrading the industrial zoning of the property to I-P District so that higher-quality development would occur. Kaufman reported that he is willing to shift the location of the landscaping proposed if that would help to provide screening for the residential area. Scalze asked about the necessity to screen the trailer storage from Centerville Road. The City Planner replied that the Code requires that the outside storage be screened from view of all public right-of-ways. Vitale asked who will police Slumberland to make sure that screening is installed. Fahey replied that the City will require Slumberland to post a bond for landscaping and if the landscaping is not done, the City will cash the bond and have the work done. Page 6