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x -2- July 22; 1975 SP-61 could be greatly hampered by an unattractive or otherwise.detrimental use at.a major entrance. _ The site development plan is discussed in conjunction with the , variance and building permit requests. Planning Commission Consideration 6-17-75: The Building and Planning Coordinator summarized his comments regarding the proposed special use permit,-variance and landscape and plot plan. Mr. Bill Jacobson, architect, Alton Dahlke, owner, and James Bettenberg, attorney, were present to represent the applicant and answer 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 wou]:d 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. Bettenber.g 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, Nir. 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 exp7.ained that this driveway was for the purpose of picking up and dropping of parts and and would be used for this purpose 5 - 6 times per day.