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I I I Council Meeting Minutes December 12, 1995 Page 4 Public Hearin~. continued Gunderman noted concern of the right turn lane. Samuelson said the stoplights on Co. Rd. E and 3rd St. will help to slow down traffic, but noted concern about possible U- turns. Gunderman asked if U-turns are permitted on 5th and 7th St. Mattila is unsure if U-turns are permitted, but Council could add a condition of approval to reflect their concerns. Benke is unsure signage would make a difference. Mattila noted that the applicant changed the lighting plan because of resident concerns. The new plan proposes four 20 ft. high light standards with full cut off design. Benke asked if there will be security lighting on the south end of the building. Mattila said there will be no overnight lighting in the back of the building. John Dedrick, RLK Associates, is pleased with the staff recommendations. Benke is puzzled that the applicants would fmd the right in/out access workable over the short term until the south parcel is developed. Dedrick explained that Kindercare's daily customers will be notified of the access arrangements. The applicants would have preferred multiple access points to the facility, but the hope is that the southern property will be developed in the near future so that the access road can be realigned. Benke asked if the property owner has communicated that development is imminent. Dedrick has not heard of any future plans by the property owner. Benke said being that the timetable is questionable, the right in/out access only may not be in the City's best interest. Dedrick concurs with Benke, and if it is the Council's wish to have the southerly road access as a condition of approval, they would accept that. Benke would not support just a long term commitment to eventually develop this access and prefers to see a southern access developed immediately. Dedrick said the proposed roadway has been placed 25 ft. off the property line along the residential edge. The building's elevations would be lower than the residential properties by almost 9 ft. Dedrick sees the road alignment needing some type of retaining wall and shifting further to the east. Kindercare prefers the access road, but the southern property owner has not stated where it will be located. If the roadway did shift, it would be located further away from the residential properties. Benke noted that two of the residential properties behind the parcel have not been developed. Williams feels the evaluations and grades would act as one more buffer between the homes and traffic. Mike Oshak lives on the north side of the property and noted concern of lighting. Luke Sydow, RLK, will work with the residents to determine the best timing for the lighting. Oshak said the grade of the Kindercare property would be 1.5 ft lower than his property and asked if the berm could be retained. Sydow said that some of the berm will need to be removed, but they will try to keep it at a minimum. Sydow feels the lighting could be turned off by 8:00 p.m. Mattila feels this timing requirement should be a condition of approval. Benke asked if there will be lighting on the backside to insure security. Mattila noted that the Police Department has reviewed the plan and feel it is adequate. Benke questioned if this provides for adequate safety and security. Robert Roach, 2601 Ashley Terrace, noted concern of the future access road, and questioned whether traffic would enter through the back way at Co. Rd. E. His neighbors to the north have expressed this same concern. He strongly supports the road be located as far East as possible, and asked if there is a wetland area at the extreme south. Sydow verified it is a wetland area. Benke said it is difficult to determine the road location because a proposal has not been received for the development of the southern parcel. When that occurs, the realignment will be discussed. Public Hearit12 Kindercare Report 95-237 Resolution 95-110