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parking and would be changing the deed, we should require that, since it is an assisted living facility and they are vacating additional parking, the facility should remain assisted living and should not be converted to another type of housing. Livingston asked if such an requirement is feasible. Teague responded he thought it might be possible to do so. Mattila suggested the Commission could add that as a condition of approval subject to the City Attorney’s review. Mattila said that, in speaking with Larry Baker, the Chair of the Planning Commission, Baker also thought such a requirement would be a good idea. Livingston asked about the curbs on the north and the east side of the property. Is that divided so there would be no crossing there? Teague answered affirmatively. Teague said the curb to the north would match an existing curb where a portion is now open and would be closed. Livingston asked Teague to outline the traffic pattern on the plan. Teague said there would be two-way traffic entering from and exiting to Silver Lake Road. Teague pointed out the traffic circulation on the plan. Livingston asked about plans for the tunnel. Teague replied plans would be submitted with the building permit application. Livingston asked if the tunnel would be above ground level or at grade. Teague responded the tunnel would be underground. Schiferl stated, on the issue of headlights, he checked and the proposed screen is deciduous trees. Mike Gould of G & P Properties responded that was a good point and the screen can be changed to evergreens to diffuse the light. Mike Gould introduced himself and apologized that he could not attend last month’s meeting. Gould said G & P had hoped to focus on the retail component last month, but was omitted by Gould’s representative. Gould stated there are over nineteen easements that must be cleared before G & P can move forward. G & P has been working hard to clear these parking and utility easements. The current building shared parking easements with the Zitzlof and Strobel properties. G & P has had several meetings with Mr. Strobel and Mr. Zitzlof and G & P has a general agreement signed by Strobel and Zitzlof. A more specific agreement will be worked out before recording. Gould said his attorney indicated, that while there are many easements to clear, we have proposed language that is acceptable to both Strobel and Zitzlof. Gould said staff has indicated that drainage is a main concern. Gould stated Chet Harrison, G & P’s civil engineer, has submitted a plan to the City Engineer. The proposed facility would not be adding water into any of the surrounding areas. As to the fire lane, it was suggested by the Parks Commission, to create a trail for park users and residents. Gould pointed out the proposed trail on the plan. Gould said it makes sense to combine the fire lane and the trail in view of the difficulty of realigning the fire lane. This can function well as a fire lane and trail. Gould reviewed the retail component of the proposal. Snyder Drug wants to downsize. Snyders has approved our plan and would like to go forward. Gould outlined the proposed retail space on the plan. There will be a seven to one ratio for parking, which is more than adequate for retail parking. Gould introduced Ken Nordby of NAI Architects. Nordby showed a sketch of the proposed tunnel. Nordby said the tunnel would connect Meadow Wood Shores and Brightondale. The tunnel would be totally underground. The tunnel is 8 feet high and would create a berm with a keystone retaining wall. It seemed advisable to use a berm rather than have a portion of the tunnel above grade, as we planned originally. The new plan would be safer should children decide to play on it. Nordby showed how the park trail and the tunnel tie together. This will all be handicapped accessible. The grades on both the fire lane and the trail are 1 to 20 or less. Nordby stated he and Teague spent time with the Fire Marshal to look at different methods to create the fire lane. From that discussion, we designed this fire lane. Maurie Anderson, the Parks Director, also was in on 8 I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\MINUTES\1998\04-21-98.WPD