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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes October 21, 2003 • Page 5 1 Chair Melsha agreed noting that the resident's comments have been duly noted. He stated that 2 he is comfortable with the plan as presented. 3 4 Mr. Gibbs disagreed with the proposed landscaping stating that he would prefer fencing. He 5 expressed concerns regarding safety of the neighborhood adding that he was also concerned 6 about additional pedestrian traffic. Mr. Gavic agreed adding that he is concerned about the 7 additional pedestrian traffic through their yards. 8 9 Commissioner Stromgren asked Mr. Gavic and Mr. Gibbs where the traffic would come from. 10 Mr. Gavic stated that they are concerned about additional pedestrian traffic coming from the 11 streets and surrounding area. 12 13 Chair Melsha noted the Residents request for fencing adding that he felt that the landscaping was 14 the better choice for the area. He noted the line of vision stating that the taller trees would 15 provide a level of privacy. The Residents acknowledged the line of vision adding that there is 16 also an added concern with respect to a possible increase in pedestrian traffic through their 17 yards. The Residents expressed concerns regarding the safety in the area in addition to privacy 18 issues. 19 20 Chair Tillman noted that the landscaping plan calls for deciduous trees, which would eventually 21 be very large trees, as tall as a building. She asked if they were asking for a fence only or a fence with the landscaping. She expressed concerns that there would not be enough room for both. The Residents asked if it would be possible to have both. Chair Melsha suggested having 24 the developer review the plans to determine what could be included as a barrier and leave the 25 final decision to the developer's discretion. He stated that he is comfortable with the proposal as 26 it is. 27 Vice Chair Stille stated that in the long run, landscaping would be more appealing. He noted 28 that the consensus of the residents is that they would prefer fencing. 29 30 Ms. Sullivan asked who would be responsible for maintaining the fencing and the landscaping. 31 Chair Melsha stated that it would be the responsibility of the developer. 32 33 Motion by Chair Melsha, second by Vice Chair Stille, to recommend approval of the PUD as 34 presented, as amended with the additional 38 parking stalls, conditional on the approval and 35 reviewal of plans by the City Attorney, Condition of the Replat and with the condition that the 36 landscape plan, as proposed, can be amended at the discretion of the applicant in lieu of the 37 south end of the property to provide a fence. 38 39 Motion carried unanimously. 40 IX. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION. 41 42 9.1 St. Anthony Shopping Center, LLC. 2900 Pentagon Drive. Continuation of Public 43 Hearing to Amend Comprehensive Sign Plan. 0 Susan Hall stated as requested at the September 16`'Planning Commission meeting, the St. 46 Anthony Shopping Center has presented sign criteria to address logo signage for their