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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 14, 2005 Duray asked about the existing billboard. Klein stated that Hillcrest has not yet determined what it will do with the billboard. If the lot remains undeveloped, the billboard will continue to exist. However, if the lot is developed, the billboard would be removed. Klein indicated that Hillcrest has a 10 -year lease with the billboard company and is in approximately the 5"' year of that lease. Duray pointed out that this property is very visible from the freeway; therefore, the City wants to ensure that the property is developed in such a way as to complement the City. Duray asked for Klein's comments on the City Engineer's report. Klein reported that many of the comments are relative to future development of the site. Klein presented additional survey information for the adjacent property corner that the Engineer requested in his report. Klein indicated that Hillcrest's engineer has begun working on the items raised by the City Engineer. Klein reported that the lot proposed to be subdivided is 130,000 square feet in size. The proposal is to subdivide this vacant land into two lots, one being 90,000 square feet in size and the other 40,000 square feet. Klein reported that these lots meet the City's minimum requirements, and Hillcrest has reviewed the City's setback requirements for these lots. He presented a concept diagram showing how the properties could be developed in compliance with all ordinance requirements. Duray asked the potential use of the smaller lot. Klein indicated that the smaller lot would be desirable for a high - visibility business, and pointed out that they are showing a 10,500 square foot building on the concept diagram. Klein noted that any development proposal would be subject to a full site plan review to ensure compliance with the City's ordinance requirements. Weihe asked for an example of the type of business that would locate in the I -P District on a property that is 40,000 square feet in size. The City Planner suggested that an office or office /warehouse use would be most likely. Rheaume noted the shared driveway arrangement shown on the concept plan. The City Planner replied that this would be allowed by code subject to a cross- easement agreement. The Planner noted that the concept plan is only an illustration of how the property could develop. Duray asked about Watershed approval. Klein noted that Watershed mproval would be sought at the time a development proposal was made. The City Planner agreed. and noted that grading plans would be sent ro the