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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 8, 2010 There was discussion about the northwest corner of the property, which was recently cleared and seeded. The fence along this area abutting Jackson Street ischain-link and the area will not be screened. The was also discussion about the elevation of this portion of the Poolside property from County Road C noting that it is about 10 or 12 feet above County Road C. Knudsen asked about the Planner's recommendation relative to screening from the Jackson Street homes. The City Planner reviewed his recommendation which includes moving the wood fence in five feet from the property line. Landscaping in the form of evergreen shrubs would then be added in this area to provide a screening for the Jackson Street homes. The Planner noted that outdoor storage is not allowed in the B-3 District, and felt that given the temporary allowance for outdoor storage an effort to screen in an aesthetically pleasing manner from the residential uses would be appropriate. The Planner noted that the property owner is proposing to screen with a wood fence and a green mesh material installed on the inside of that wood fence. Anderson noted that once the new building is consri•ucted, the outdoor storage would move inside the building, and the fence would be removed. Anderson also noted that the fence is 3 or 4 feet from the Jackson Street pavement. Anderson felt a better solution was as he proposed, to redo the fence in a more uniform manner in its current location. Anderson also acknowledged that he would maintain the area on the outside of the fence. The Plaimer stated that it was his understanding that a significant portion of the fence would be new, and again suggested moving the fence in and adding evergreens to the outside area. Barraclough pointed out that the Jackson Street homes are at a higher elevation than Poolside pointing out that homeowners likely look over the fence and into the Poolside property. There was discussion that the fence would be 6 feet in height and that storage would not exceed the height of the fence. The Planner suggested that adding this as a condition of approval. Hall asked about the surfacing. The Planner replied that allowing Class V to remain for the temporary outdoor storage could also be added as a condition of approval, and further suggested that under a PUD Permit the Commission include any conditions they feel appropriate. There was additional discussion relative to moving the fence in and adding evergreens to the area outside the fence. Anderson stated that he was not sure what would be accomplished by this, noting that the outdoor storage area is limited and likely only one homeowner would benefit by the landscaping. The Planner again indicated that the recommendation was to -7-