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I I I Council Meeting Minutes April 26, 1988 Gunderman asked about longevity of the vinyl fencing; Mattila indicated the vinyl is weather resistant and is a fairly good improvement over what had been provided in the past. Gunderman commented the building offers a good appearance from the freeway; the project is very well done. Motion by Brandt, seconded by Larson, to APPROVE LP-228 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. PROVISION OF AN OPAQUE MESH OR SIMILAR MATERIAL ON THE EXIST- ING FENCE AND GATE ALONG SIDE FIRST STREET S.W.; 2. PERMIT APPROVAL BY RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT; 3. SPRINKLE ADDITION PER APPENDIX B; AND 4. PROVISION OF AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVE FROM PROPOSED ADDITION TO SHED AREA ON SUBJECT SITE. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Mattila reviewed staff report concerning Harstad Companies's con- cept plan for 27.8 acres and 3.56 city-owned acres. Benke asked what is envisioned east of the proposed ballfie-Id; Mattila explained that property is zoned R2 (two family use or townhouses and is owned by the F & H Investment Company); south is R3B (townhouses and neighborhood business) along 27th Avenue. In response to Benke's question, Mattila indicated anything devel- oped in R2 or R38 would be subject to the park dedication require- ment which would be fulfilled in the form of a fee. Benke commented on the unusual shape of the park; Anderson stated the configuration of the park is the result of the Park Board's request that the design be integrated into the development as much as possible; he views the proposed shape as a bonus; explained it has more - access than other city parks; and indicated it would be no more difficult to maintain that a square park. Mattila asked council about the establishment of a tier effect (density); Benke stated it would be reasonable for the apartments to provide screening which they would not do if they were in a lower elevation; Mattila believed most grades would be leveled but stated Harstad Companies's engineer was present to further explain the proposed grading. John Johnson, Merila & Associates, Inc., (engineer for Harstad Companies) indicated the first level of the apartments would be eight feet lower than the freeway; would not like to rezone; would use PRD density computations; the project is trying to resolve a few issues (park, topography, drainage concept with the Comprehen- sive Plan); and indicated it will be a good, quality project. In response to Benke's inquiry, Johnson understood it is Harstad Companies intent to cause the park land to be brought to final grade to make it compatible do the project. Page 15 Concept Plan: Harstad Companies 3D-acre Parcel Report 88-130