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Planning Commission Meeting May 23, 2002 - page 2 found it did not comply with the City's landscaping ordinance and included a condition in the draft resolution that required the applicant to submit a revised landscaping plan, prior to issuance of a building permit, demonstrating compliance. Schumann asked Mr. Jackson if he understood that the remainder of his property may never have access, and Jackson said he fully understood he might never be able to develop it. The site plan also includes some limited outside storage to the east of the building. This storage area would be fenced and screened from Fenway Boulevard. Malaski was concerned that the storage would be visible from the any future road built between the Jackson property and the City owned property. Jackson said he would comply with the City's ordinance regarding exterior storage. Tim Stockness, 3065 Spruce Street, Little Canada, developer of the Jackson parcel, said he anticipated selling condominium units to small contractors, such as carpenters, electricians, plumbers, etc. Rosenquist said he was concerned this would include the storage of contractor equipment and Planner Kendra Lindahl said a condition could be added to ensure proper screening. McRoberts asked if the road could go on the Jackson property. Jackson said it could not because of the pipeline easement. Marvin DeJear from the Koch Pipeline Company answered questions from the Commission about what is permissible in a pipeline easement. DeJear said no above ground obstructions were allowed in the easement; trees planted along easement could not obstruct an aerial view of the easement. DeJear also stated that any driveways crossing easements must be perpendicular to the pipeline. Jackson stated that they were working with Koch to obtain the necessary permits. DeJear said he was concerned about the portion of the fenced in storage area on the easement and Jackson said he would revise the plan to eliminate it. Jackson said there would be excess dirt when the building was constructed and Bailly suggested it be used for berming along Fenway. Lindahl said she didn't recommend a berm because it would decrease visibility of motorists. Malaski made motion, Schumann seconded to recommend approval of the resolution, adding a condition that storage be in the fenced in area only. All Ayes. Motion carried. Concept Plan — Miller Property The Commission provided Edina Development Corporation an opportunity to appear before the Planning Commission to present a concept plan for a housing development on approximately 119 acres. The development would be located north of CSAH 8 and east of Everton Avenue and would consist of approximately 600 attached single-family homes (townhomes and twinhomes). Pulte Homes would be the exclusive builder for the project.