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Planning & Zoning Board August 9, 2000 Page 12 metal pipe and tubing. Some outdoor storage of pipe, tubing and other material will be needed, which requires a conditional us permit. Staff presented their analysis of the application and findings required for consideration of a Conditional Use Permit. Staff recommended approval subject to the 12 conditions as outlined in the staff report. Chair Schaps asked the applicant if he or his engineer would like to make comment. John Johnson, representing the applicant, stated they have one issue related to the requirement for prairie grass. He presented the site plan, noting there is less impervious surface on this site but it is used for infiltration basins on either side of the buildings. Mr. Johnson stated the applicant's concern is how to maintain prairie grass alongside of the building since it cannot be burned off. However, the applicant is willing to maintain prairie grass in the rear ponding area. Paul Knowlan, construction manager for the project, reviewed the area alongside the building and abutting Apollo Drive which will be sodded and maintained. He stated a landscape plan was submitted which identifies significant plantings along the roadways, that will be truck irrigated the first year. Chair Schaps asked what this applicant does. ow stated Marmon Keystone is a pipe distributor and is currently located in Lit da in 30,000 square feet. Mr. Rafferty inquired regarding the propo sir storage and how it will be screened. Mr. Johnson stated the storage area w be t 0,000 square feet, considerably less than would be allowed, and would, d th chain link and planted with ivy to provide screening. Ms. Lane asked where the n e pl ings would be located. Mr. Johnson pointed out areas behind the driveway and °�o the erosion control along the pond bank. Mr. Rafferty stated his concern is that a smaller manicured area is being proposed for irrigation but the larger manicured area is not being proposed for irrigation. He stated his concern that the un- irrigated area will not be properly maintained if irrigation is not being installed. In this case, he suggested that prairie plantings may be a better option since it is not being irrigated. Mr. Knowlan asked about the difference in appearance of native prairie grass and a manicured lawn area He stated they would use a grass mix that is conducive to the soils present. Chair Schaps asked if the proposal is to use a thick bladed grass. Mr. Knowlan stated they are working with City staff to assure the right grass type is selected and will till and incorporate black dirt into the top soil. Mr. Johnson stated they will be looking for a drought tolerant grass seed which may go dormant but not die. He stated the applicant's concern is how to maintain a prairie grass planting if it cannot be properly burned off.