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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2004 Rustad indicated that he intends to carry the stone that is proposed on the front of the building around to the north side of the building which faces Little Canada Road. Knudsen asked about parking lot layout. The Planner noted that parking is proposed on both the north and south sides of the building. Rustad described the site plan layout, noting that he initially wanted to construct two buildings. However, due to parking requirements, only one building was feasible. Knudsen asked about pulling the building closer to the street. The City Planner indicated that that is the preferred layout in the Rice Street /Little Canada Road area. However, the remainder of the City's commercial areas are treated differently. It was estimated that the proposed building would be set back from Little Canada Road approximately the same distance as the dentist's office. Rustad indicated that he is proposing to install a privacy fence along the east property line to separate the building from the adjacent residential use. He is also planning for signage at the street, as well as individual and discreet signage at each office entrance. Rheaume asked the location of trash bins. Rustad reported that the units would have interior trash rooms, and roll -out bins would be utilized. Duray asked about handicapped parking. The City Planner indicated that State Codes would have to be complied with and estimated that one or two handicapped parking spaces would be needed. Keis noted that the open issues relate to exterior finish, enhancing the entrance points, and landscaping of the site. Knudsen suggested that the brick be brought up higher on the building and that there is some screening of the parking lot from Little Canada Road. Keis also noted that the materials utilized on the front of the building should be carried over to the side facing Little Canada Road. The Planner agreed that landscaping was needed to soften the impact of the parking lot from Little Canada Road. Dr. Salmonpour, owner of the adjacent dental office, asked about the west elevation of the building. Rustad indicated that he would propose the use of hardy board on the west side of the building and was willing to work with Dr. Salmonpour on landscaping that side of the building. Dr. Salmonpour asked about restoration of the disturbed areas. ' Rustad replied that the property would be graded properly and fully landscaped.