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PAGE 3 Commissioner Livingston commented that with the rebuilding or the greenhouses this was an opportunity to straighten out altogether the nonconrormities on the site. Ms. DeYoung commented that it is impossible to plant vegetation directly along Old Highway 8. That area collects six to eight inches or sand and has 12 root snowbanks in the winter. They would consider putting out decorative containers with large plants to accent their site in the summer months. Commissioner Livingston noted that the Old Highway 8 Corridor Study commented on the need ror a green boulevard in the area. Ir the City does not act now in trying to provide that green space, the applicant may rind the City coming along at a later date asking ror additional green space. Commissioner Becker stated he had the same concern ror parking. In view of the Old Highway 8 Corridor Plan, it would be prererable to have additional green space along the street. Ms. DeYoung noted that it is important that Chenoweth Greenhouses move rast to rebuild their racility. Ir they are not able to rebuild soon, they will not be able to rebuild at all because or the loss or business. She noted that there would be an added asphalt area along the north side or the building. Motion by Sande, seconded by Blomquist to waive the reading and adopt the attached resolution recommending approval or NC-76, subject to an additional rinding of fact stating that because of the existing front retail buildings, the applicant cannot meet the required rront yard parking setback; and motion to recommend approval or LP-201 subject to an additional condition that all parking be in a row along the north side or the building. Motion by Livingston to amend the main motion to require the applicant to address all of the existing nonconformities. Motion died ror lack or second. Chairman Baker noted that the change in parking conriguration will allow the applicant to meet the parking requirements. Commissioner Sande asked if the applicant would require Rice Creek Watershed District approval. Starf stated the City Engineer has recommended that the greenhouses obtain Rice Creek Watershed District approval. Vote on the motion. 6 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried.