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COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 1997 c. Strobe lights replace truck back-up beepers during nighttime hours (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.) 12. Comments by other City Staff. 13. The landscape plan shall be amended to show the following: a. The berm location. b. Berm height of not less than 7 feet. c. A solid row of coniferous trees on the north side of the buffer yard with a row of deciduous trees on the south side of the buffer yard. d. Landscaping along 4th Avenue. e. Irrigation for buffer area. 14. The interim use permit will expire if there is a change in the land use in the LI District. Mr. Brixius explained that between the September and October Planning and Zoning Board meetings, the applicant had an opportunity to conduct neighborhood meetings and work through issues of noise, appearance and setback. The amended site plan before Council at this time reflects changes made as a result of these meetings. With respect to the setback, rather than the 75 -foot setback suggested by Code a 150 -foot setback is proposed. Additionally, the buffer yard would not be on the property line but along the 150 -foot setback line. The screening is to include a berm that is at least seven (7) feet in height, and that the buffer yard be planted as suggested in Item No. 13.c. above. With respect to lighting and noise, the applicant has indicated that the storage yard north of 77th Street would not be lit, and that back-up beepers would be replaced as suggested above. Another issue was the staging of trucks. The applicant proposes to move some of the outdoor storage to accommodate staging within the confines of Molin's property and allow for egress onto 4th Street. Council Member Bergeson requested that Condition No. 12 be specified prior to consideration by Council. Mr. Brixius suggested that egress onto 4th Street and not limiting hours of operation would be appropriate items to add as conditions. Council Member Lyden expressed concern about impacting quality of life for the residents of that neighborhood through this proposal. Mr. Brixius explained that the zoning for this site currently supports the Molin Concrete operation; however, all parties recognize the possibility for problems as the operation expands, and consideration has been given to the wishes of both Molin and the area residents in an effort to come to a satisfactory compromise. Council Member Bergeson asked for detail on the height and variance regulations. Mr. Brixius stated that the proposed batch plant will be 80 feet in height, with the standard being 45 feet in General Industrial areas. Council Member Bergeson asked about the water tower. Mr. Ahrens stated that the proposed water tower will be 150 feet in height. Council Member Bergeson asked if any concern had been expressed regarding the Airpark. Mr. Brixius explained that there has been communication with the Airpark, and it has been determined and agreed that this project would not interfere with the Airpark operation. Mr. Schumacher requested detail regarding the proposed landscaping plan. Mr. Brixius provided a sketch of the proposed landscaping, and indicated that the proposed details will be carried forward through the adjustments to the site plan. •