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Planning Commission Minutes — May 24, 2007 Page 4 Bailly talked about an on -the -road trail and a connection to it to make the plan more bike and pedestrian friendly. She said she saw the farmer's market area as a big area of pavement and would prefer to see grass and trees there and perhaps tables for the future coffee shop. She said they should keep parking in consideration and she was not bothered by the setback for the sign. She thought it was a big improvement; the driveway was brought back and there was more green in front. Schumann said it was a tough site to work with, and a south gateway would be a plus. It would provide aesthetics, as well as economic tax base. He would like to see more parking, a backup plan for landscaping should the road be widened, and access to trails for hiking and biking. Kleissler asked if there had been any thought to having entrances on the west side, and she suggested ice skating on the pond. The CDD said staff and the developers did discuss entrances on both sides and were not comfortable with it. Staff believed the building could be made more interesting on both sides. Schumann agreed the back side of the building did look plain. Kleissler agreed there should be adequate landscaping to accommodate the future widening of the road. Schumann suggested it be added to the approval, as well as pedestrian access to the site. Weidt made motion, Bailly seconded, to recommended approval of the Rezoning to PUD, PUD General Plan, and Preliminary Plat for Oneka Square, adding the conditions that sidewalks be constructed to connect to any future trail on 120th Street and landscaping be done to accommodate the future widening of the road. All Ayes. Motion carried. Rural Preservation Program Ordinance Revisions The Commission continued discussion of the Rural Preservation Program Ordinance, which had been tabled at a previous meeting. The CDD provided the Commission background on previous meetings where the Commission had discussed it. The Council had approved an extension until June 15, 2007 for the Commission to complete the recommendations, and had directed the Commission to focus on density bonuses, community well and septic systems, buildable acres, conservation easements, and the title of the ordinance. The CDD reminded the Commission they had already made recommendations on revisions to some of these items. Bailly made motion, Moore seconded, to bring the item off the table. Aye: Bailly, Moore, Weidt Nay: Kleissler, McRoberts