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" ~. ~ SP-6l June 24, 1975 -2- The se'cond aspect of the site that makes the character of its development important is its location on one of the major entrance routes into the "downtown /I area. Our e"fforts t,o improve this area could be greatly hampered by an unattractive or'other- wise detrimental use at a major entrance. Planninq Commission Consideration 6-17-75: The Building and Planning Coordinator su.mmarized his comments regarding the proposed special use permit, variance' and landscape and plot plan. / Mr. Bill Jacobson, architect, Alton Dahlke, owner, and ~ames Bettenberg, attorney, Were present to represent the applicant and anS\'oler questions. Mr. Jacobson explained the plot plan. He noted in response to a concern expressed by the Building and planning Coordinator that the lilac screen would be two feet high, bare root stock, but that this type of plant grows fast. He further noted that a larger size would have exorbitant cost. Mr. Bettenberg added his comments and stated that he believes the setback required by our ordinance is measured from the street rather than from the property line. The Building and Planning Coordinator and members of the Planning Commission corrected this interpretation.. Mr. Bettenberg then stated that perhaps the applicant would have to modify his variance request. He also stated that the applicant would be willing to consider reasonable alternatives to the screening proposed and expressed a willingness to dedicate a sewer easement for an existing storm sewer on the property that does not have an easement. Lastly, Mr. Bettenberg stated that Mr. .Dahlke had contacted three property owners to the north and that they had voiced no objection to the proposal. Bohling asked why the driveway was being located on the west side of the property. Mr. Jacobson explained that this driveway ~rJas for the purpose of picking up and dropping off parts and would be used for this purposeS - 6 times per day.