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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 17, 2003 Page 6 access to the south and a wider curb cut that would be exclusively for entering the building. He 2 stated that they are going to try to cut the grade back in order to provide a better view of the 3 building. He reviewed the main entrance to the site with the Commission noting it would be 4 located on the south side of the building. He explained that they are also proposing 20 vehicle 5 spaces and reviewed the parking with the Commission. He reviewed the building materials 6 noting that the main body of the building would be a precast concrete panel both inside and out. 7 He stated that at the most visible part of the building they would use burnished block and for a 8 decorative element they are proposing metal panels along the top of the building and along the 9 sides noting that it would match with the rear portion of the building. He stated that 10 approximately 80% of the building is a flat roof and 15-20% is pitched. 11 12 Chair Melsha clarified that there is only one variance. Mr. Oertel reviewed the variance requests 13 and explained that the variance would be for the front of the building at the northwest corner, 14 providing that the existing building can be grandfathered. He reviewed the existing fueling 15 system stating that they are proposing to set it back further on the site. 16 17 Chair Melsha asked if the gas island would remain at its' current location. Mr. Oertel explained 18 that they are trying to keep it in the current location for cost reasons noting that there is a 19 possibility that they might be asked to move it. 20 Commissioner Hanson asked if there are any concerns for fire protection if they were to move the 46 existing gas line closer to the lot line. Mr. Oertel explained that the decision to move the gas line 23 occurred over the last couple days adding that the Fire Chief would have to approve the 24 conditions and provide guidelines. 25 26 Chair Melsha asked what is located to the east of the building. Mr. Oertel explained that to the 27 east is residential and garages for the apartments. 28 29 Chair Melsha asked how close the garage structures from the adjacent property would be to the 30 proposed gas line. Mr. Oertel stated that he would have to review the area. 31 32 Chair Melsha asked if fencing is included in the proposal. Mr. Oertel explained that fencing has 33 not been decided yet due to the budget. He explained that the fencing would probably be a 34 combination and that they would have it ready for their review at the next Planning Commission 35 meeting. 36 37 Commissioner Stromgren asked if a conditional use permit is required for the fuel lines. Ms. 38 Hall stated that she did not think so but would verify for the Commission. 39 40 Commissioner Stromgren referenced the cold storage and asked for further clarification. Mr. 41 Oertel explained that they are proposing to integrate and upgrade the current systems. He 42 explained that they are currently reviewing a salt/sand building that would be a self-supported membrane structure. He stated that he would provide pictures for their review at the next 40 Planning Commission meeting. He reviewed the proposed materials with the Planning 45 Commission stating that the building is a half circle, arch structure that has a fabric that would be