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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes July 16, 1996 • Page 9 1 Commissioner Gondorchin stated that any landscaping must be maintained in order to remain 2 attractive. He cited Hiawatha Avenue streetscape as an example of landscaping not maintained. 3 Commissioner Franzese stated this is a"Catch-22" situation,as it is a priority item because of traffic. 4 She stated she encouraged Ms. Moore-Sykes to contact Ramsey County to obtain their five-year plan 5 for projects such as these. 6 Commissioner Gondorchin cited Trillium Park as an example of a good visual impact. 7 Commissioner Makowske inquired who would maintain any streetscaping project. Ms. Moore- 8 Sykes stated it would be the City's responsibility to maintain the areas. 9 Commissioner Delmonico noted the area from the railroad tracks goes from businesses to parks, 10 encompassing Rapid Oil,Amoco, Taco Bell, etc. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the area could be made 11 more aesthetically pleasing. 12 Vice Chair Thompson noted the area near Silver Lake Road and County Road D is very nice, as 13 Silver Lake can now be seen. D. Comments. Ms. Moore-Sykes noted a letter was included in the Commission packet regarding the Verkins 16 Addition. She stated Mildred Verkins would like to sell the property adjacent to Highway 88 for use 17 in construction of twin or town homes, and would like to know what position the City will take on 18 a project such as this. She stated the current R-1 zoning district use was grandfathered in during the 19 1960s, and if not used for a 12-month period then the rights are lost. 20 Commissioner Gondorchin stated a concept review would be needed. Commissioner Horst stated 21 this would be similar to the rezoning request earlier on-the agenda. - - 22 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that Mr. Larry Hamer, Public Works Director, received a letter from Tom 23 Schroeder, 3929 Fordham Drive, stating he is planning to complete the work on the exterior of his 24 home by mid-August. She stated staff was not sure what prompted the letter. 25 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated a preliminary site plan was included in the packet for a proposed SAVII 26 Liquor store. She stated that the City and First Bank had renegotiated the existing lease until the 27 new store could be built. She stated the plan placed the liquor store in the back third of the building, 28 and noted one or two variances may be needed. 29 Commissioner Franzese noted that vibrations generated by the adjoining automotive shop may be 30 an issue to the liquor store with the bottles on site. is Commissioner Franzese inquired if anyone attended the Metropolitan Livable Communities 32 workshop. No one stated they attended.