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COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 28, 1997 property. Staff recommends approval of the site plan review and minor subdivision with twelve conditions. Ms. Wyland advised the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed this site plan and minor subdivision at their April 9, 1997, meeting and recommends approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Proper building permits be obtained prior to any construction on the site. The building permit shall include a deposit of 1% of construction costs to insure completion of all site improvements. 2. The applicant sign a development agreement and post financial guarantees as specified by the City prior to issuance of the building permit. 3. The City Engineer shall review and approve the grading, utility and drainage plans. 4. Roof top heating and ventilating units shall be screened and/or blended with the design and coloring of the building. 5. The parking area shall be supplied with adequate handicapped spaces as provided by ADA Rules and Regulations. 6. Permits be obtained from the RCWD for grading and on-site ponding, if required. 7. Signage shall comply with the City Sign Ordinance and proper permits obtained. 8. The Developer shall participate in the reconstruction of Cedar Street at a cost to be determined by the City Engineer. • 9. A park dedication fee shall be collected as outlined by the Subdivision Ordinance. 10. Concrete curb, gutter, and bituminous paving shall be provided for all access driveways and parking areas. 11. The site plan shall reflect a minimum 50' setback from Cedar Street and the landscaping plan shall be enhanced along Cedar Street as determined by the City Forester with particular attention to screening headlights from the residential district to the south. 12. Low cut-off lights shall be used in the parking lot. Lights in the parking lot and on the wall pack of the building shall be directed downward to prevent reflection into neighborhood residential areas. • Ms. Wyland noted there are two action items, consideration of the site plan and consideration of the minor subdivision. Mr. Wessel said the economic development group is excited at the prospect of GNW Machine and believes they are the type of company that falls within the quality set for the Clearwater Creek development. He introduced representatives present in the audience and suggested resident Karen Cunningham be allowed to raise concerns of the residential area to the south. Karen Cunningham, 2310 East Cedar Street, stated her neighborhood has drastically changed over the past several years and she desires to have it maintained as a quiet neighborhood. She expressed her concern about impact from noise of traffic during the night, vehicle headlights, lighting from the building and parking lot (should be directed downward), number of times Cedar Street has been torn up and deteriorating condition of the gravel roadway, need to complete roadway improvements prior to start of school this fall, drainage towards her property, PAGE 13