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John Allen of Industrial Equities, thanked Commissioner Zisla for bringing up that point. Allen said he was not positive that making the plantings along I-35W and getting a planting design system that really works would necessarily consist of a string of evergreens. Zisla answered he had no expertise in landscaping, but the Task Force did have a lengthy discussion on the subject. We tend to think of internal streets as the gateway or identity of the community. However, the view from I-35W is the only view some people have of New Brighton. Mattila stated we are not just talking about evergreens but deciduous trees that do well in those situations. Rick Wriskey, the City Forester, was very much involved in the Corridor Study and understands the planting strategy recommended by the Study. For example, some planter boxes were proposed as a part of the Study that, according to the City Forester, may not work out well. The City Forester is basically looking for deciduous and coniferous plantings that were part of the Highway 8 Corridor Study. John Allen, the applicant, stated he did not develop the US West building, which has the large outdoor storage area. Allen said his office/warehouse sites are better landscaped than most apartment complexes. Allen said he puts a high priority on creating a campus-like setting on each of his projects. Zisla said he just felt this was a good project on which to bring up the conformity of landscaping along the freeway as recommended by the Study. Allen said he appreciated the Commission’s input. Livingston asked if 1st Street would be vacated. Teague responded 1st Street has been vacated. Livingston asked if the traffic flow will be one-way? Teague responded the traffic would be two-way traffic. Allen described the traffic flow on the site. Zisla asked if the acquisition of the railroad wye will have an effect on the traffic flow within the site. Allen said that, when the wye is acquired, we will pick up about half of the area needed for the third and fourth phases of this project. At that time, it will be more desirable to route the truck traffic around the building and that will be our objective. There may be a more desirable traffic route when the third and fourth phases are built. Livingston said, since there were no more questions from the Commission, the item was open for public comments. Livingston asked if anyone wished to speak. No one responded. PH. Motion by Livingston, seconded by Schmitz 6 Ayes - 0 Nays. Motion TO CLOSE THE UBLIC EARING Carried. LP-338,PUD-6,PL-243 Motion by Zisla, seconded by O’Brien, . 6 TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AND Ayes - 0 Nays. Motion Carried. LP-340, NC-110, VN-318, SP-20 Howard Hermann - Hermann’s Mobil Teague reviewed the planning report on an application for a Type IV nonconforming use, site plan review, special use permit, and variance for the construction of a canopy and to remodel the car wash. Zisla asked, if the City denies the variance and allowed the special use permit, could the canopy still be built ten feet back from the lot line. Teague responded affirmatively. Teague said he checked with the City Attorney to see if the City could process the applications simultaneously to save the applicant time. The City Attorney suggested the applications could be considered at the same time. Livingston asked for questions from the Commission. Schiferl asked Teague to further explain the six parking spaces and the adjacent property and the reasoning for the curbing. 3 I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\MINUTES\1998\04-21-98.WPD