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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION August 12, 1993 suggested that the turning radius on the curb was the key issue. The Planner reported that MN DOT engineers will look at the driveway width and turning radius in addition to the length of the deceleration lane. Knudsen asked why TCF was giving up two retail spots to provide additional parking for Rainbow. Chazin replied that in addition to the parking, removal of the Burger King and Pizza Hut sites provides more visibility for the shopping center. DeLonais property The City driveway asked how close the driveway would be to the line. Planner replied that Code would allow the as close as five feet to the property line. DeLonais asked about snow storage. Chazin replied that snow would be plowed in such a way as to keep the area open and clear. DeLonais stated that he would like to see the driveway eight feet from the fence and the area between the driveway and fence landscaped. DeLonais asked that the fence remain two feet from his property line. DeLonais reported that he would like to see the fence repaired, as it is leaning into his property, and the fence extended to the end of his property. The Planner pointed out that the Code requires screening from a residential use, and that the fence be properly maintained. DeLonais reported that he will be taking down 10 elm trees in the front of his property, and that should help the visibility of the shopping center. Keis pointed out that screening is required, but asked if the screening had to be landscaping or fencing. DeLonais stated that he would prefer a wood fence as screening. The City Planner replied that a wood fence is the standard approach in this situation. Chazin stated that he would like the driveway located five feet from the fence and indicated that he would landscape the five foot area. DeLonais stated that he would accept that. DeLonais Page 9