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Little Canada Mayor and City Council Little Canada Planning Commission 3 May 1984 Page Two Loading and Storage Space. These areas also should be precisely defined and designated on the property. While the storage yard could possibly be graveled, it should be "limited" in space by appropriate fencing and screening. Any loading area should he hardsurfaced and screened. Landscaping and Screening. All areas not specifically authorized as parking spaces, driveways, loading areas and storage space should be grass sodded or seeded. Landscaping items should also be installed. Site inspection of the parcel indicates that screening of the salvage yard is not a simple problem due to topography, but also size of the area utilized. The situation as it now exists is much more of a major problem than first realized. It is suggested that the applicant provide topography information which will facilitate a further, more detailed analysis. We would seriously suggest a leveling of the storage area which appears to rise towards the center. Also extensive, solid screening and planting are seen as essential. It is recognized that such considerations are expensive. Simultaneously, such expenses are seen as the cost of operating such potentially negatively influencing business. Right -of -Way and Easements. Due to the Water Department right -of -way along the eastern border of Woodlynn Avenue and the property in question, plus the drastic change of topography which is involved at this point, serious consideration should be given to vacate a significant portion of Woodlynn that fronts the subject property. This again, however, assumes that Woodlynn at this point cannot be connected eastward or southward at the Water Depart- ment property line. An evaluation should he made as to whether a right -of -way could be extended southward along the western border of the R &S site. If this is possible, the right -of -way for this extension should be traded for the Woodlynn Avenue right -of -way and the easterly road easement. RECOMMENDATION The present condition and operation of R &S Automotive is seen as a major problem and ordinance violation which cannot be permitted to continue in its present state. Lacking site plans of the existing use or the needed improve- ments, it is impossible within the time frame prior to the 10 May Planning Commission meeting to reach a possible resolution of the matter. It is therefore suggested that the Commission continue its consideration of the application until its 14 June meeting. It is recommended, however, that the Commission direct the applicant to address the topics raised in this 74