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3O COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 22, 1993 all items requested except fencing and landscaping between the parking area and the access to the 4-plex. Council Member Bergeson asked if time limits were placed on any of the requirements. Ms. Wyland explained that time limits will be outlined in the Development Agreement. In addition, financial guarantees will be required for each process. The access to the 4-plex was discussed. Mayor Reinert explained that it was important that access to this unit be maintained for emergency vehicles. He asked what types of plantings and fencing would be required and noted that such things over time tend to be destroyed by vehicles and salt from snow removal equipment. Ms. Wyland explained that a plan will be prepared. Mayor Reinert felt concrete posts would be more effective in preventing damage to plantings. It was noted that plantings are being required along County Road J and Highway #49. Mayor Reinert felt these would also be destroyed by snowplows and salt. He asked what the purpose of the plantings was. Ms. Wyland explained to delineate driveways and for curb appeal. Mayor Reinert asked if other things could be done rather than what is proposed. It was noted that the plantings will make snow plowing in the parking lot difficult. Mr. Nathe suggested putting a sidewalk along the two streets. He noted nothing else will survive. Mr. Nathe noted that he would be losing a great number of parking spaces by placing the plantings as required. He explained that he did not like the plantings and fencing along the driveway to the 4-plex. Mr. Nathe suggested relocating the driveway further west along the line of evergreens. He also noted that there is a fire emergency driveway between the 49 Club and the building to the north. Council Member Bergeson felt that the City Council should not be talking about design items with the applicant, this matter should be returned to the Planning and Zoning Board for further consideration or approved as presented. Council Member Elliott asked if the option of moving the driveway to the west was discussed with the Planning and Zoning Board. Ms. Wyland said no. However, she noted that moving the driveway may be a good solution. She also noted that a professional opinion regarding what type of shrubs would be more likely to survive will be sought. Mr. Wessel noted that this plan is also on a tight timetable. He' also noted that the Anoka County ITighway Department has requested the plantings along County 'Road J. After further discussion regarding the driveway access to the 4 - PAGE 5