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MINUTES Planning Commission October 13, 1988 Centerville Road Area Park (Cont.) Herkenhoff suggested that the parking lots be adequately sized in the beginning, so that they not need to be expanded, and trees and shrubs disturbed. Costa reported that he is not in favor of the location of the parking lot where shown adjacent to DeSoto. Costa suggested that the parking lot be located adjacent to the Montreal Courts garages. Costa also pointed out that the property on the west side of Centerville Road is at a higher elevation than the park, and these homeowners will be looking down into the proposed parking lot. Sanders pointed out that the parking lot would be screened. Costa replied that it is still a parking lot. Costa also suggested that at least a 50 foot buffer area be provided between the parking lots and Centerville Road and DeSoto. Sanders replied that there is a 50 foot buffer zone. Costa asked if fencing was being proposed along DeSoto. Sanders replied that there was no fencing proposed at this time. Costa reported that he has lived in this area for many years, and he currently farms the property on the east of DeSoto. Costa stated that he did not want people walking across his fields to access the park and felt a fence should be provided along DeSoto. Costa reported that he has a large investment in his property, and needs protection. Costa stated that he was totally against the location of the parking lot as proposed. Wehrle felt that having a park located across from the Costa property would be a selling point for the property. Costa stated that he was still opposed to the parking lot location and felt there were other places the parking lot could be located. Costa stated that he was not opposed to the park plan, but is opposed to the parking lot location. Wehrle pointed out that the parking lot would be more expensive if located within the park. Costa pointed out the large amount of money being spent to acquire the property, and felt that the parking lot should be located properly. Costa pointed out that he will have to live with the parking lot. Costa also reported that his aunt owns property along Desoto and was also opposed to the parking lot being located adjacent to the street. Slim Frattalone reported that he owns property on the west side of Center- ville Road, and he was opposed to the parking lot location on the west side of the park. Frattalone felt that the driveway locations for the parking lot would direct headlights right into the two homes he owns on Centerville Road. Frattalone reported that he has enough problems dealing with the freeway and Slumberland trucks, and did not want the parking lot adjacent to Centerville Road. Page 6