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192 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 24, 1993 Amended Conditional Use Permit, Molin Concrete, 415 Lilac Street, Addition to Building - Ms. Wyland explained that due to unforseen circumstances, the Molin representative will not be able to attend this meeting. She asked if the City Council would like to consider this matter without input from the applicant. Ms. Wyland noted that there is a concern regarding landscaping and the Council could take action on the request subject to an approved landscape plan. Ms. Wyland explained that the request is for an Amended Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a 24 foot by 36 foot addition to their present building. This proposed addition will house electrical equipment to service their facility. The site is zoned General Industrial (GI) and according to the Zoning Ordinance, an Amended Conditional Use Permit is required for concrete mixing plants/concrete products manufacture. The proposed construction is a relatively minor addition to the existing plant and there appears to be no problems associated with the construction. The applicant has indicated that they are anxious to begin the project as they are currently renting equipment that will be replaced when the new building is completed. Although the staff would recommend approval of the proposed construction, some serious concerns regarding landscaping must be addressed prior to construction. Fourth Avenue was reconstructed in 1984. As a part of that reconstruction, trees, fencing and right-of-way were purchased from Molin Concrete and they agreed to provide landscaping along Fourth Avenue. They were required to provide a berm, which is in place, and landscape the berm with evergreen trees. A letter is on file from 1984 indicating that approximately 90 Colorado Spruce and Black Spruce were planted along Fourth Avenue to fulfill this landscape requirement. A visual inspection of the site reveals that a substantial quantity of these trees have died. The remaining trees are approximately one (1) foot to two (2) feet in height and provide no visual screening whatsoever. Due to the nature of this business, the proximity of the residential district and the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, staff has recommended a substantial improvement to this landscaping plan as a condition of this Amended Conditional Use Permit. The recommendation consists of a double row of six (6) foot high evergreens, 10 feet on center, along the entire western border of the Molin Site. The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed this item and recommended approval with the condition that Molin Concrete work with the staff in developing a landscaping plan that would provide some PAGE 11 1 1 1