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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 11, 2002 the parking area. He also noted that storm water ponding is incorporated into the site plan. Keis asked about providing easement area along Rice Street for sidewalks. Trossen pointed out that there are no other sidewalks in the area. Keis pointed out the City's redevelopment efforts as well as the fact that Rice Street will be improved in the future. It is the City's goal to create walkways along Rice Street for pedestrian traffic. While the sidewalk may not be put in now, this is the City's opportunity to plan for a future sidewalk improvement. The Planner noted that due to the fact that Rice Street has been widened over the years, there is not much right - of-way area left. Therefore, an easement for sidewalk would be needed from the Tacheny property. He also noted that there should be adequate right -of -way for South Owasso Blvd. to place a sidewalk within that area without the need for an easement from the Tacheny property. The Planner suggested that while the sidewalk would not be put in at this time, the City should obtain the easement on the Rice Street side as part of this action. Trossen pointed out that they are proposing a 10 -foot building setback from the property line. There is an additional 5 feet from the property line to the curb. Trossen suggested that there should be room within that 15 feet for a sidewalk, however, there would be little room for green space. Dan Tacheny stated that he had no problem dedicating the easement as long as it did not effect his project. Trossen indicated that they would be platting the property, and they will be working with the City Engineer on utility issues. Knudsen asked if the plan met the City's architectural guidelines. Trossen described the buildings noting that they will be similar to those in Blacktern Office Park Exteriors will consist of fiberglass panel siding with a stucco appearance with brick at the entranceways. The roof will consist of asphalt shingles. The front and back sides of the buildings will have the same appearance. Trossen asked about a change in the eave line, which the Planner indicated was acceptable. Trossen also noted that given the size of the buildings, there are no requirements for an elevator or a sprinkler system. Each unit will have an upper and lower level and will consist of about 2,100 square feet. Unit price has not yet been determined. -2-