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10 Conunissioner Nixt suggested the idea of phasing in the project so that Mr. Cn'osslein could spread out the cost. Zoning Administrator FrolJ. lc stated that is hard to go back and do curbing when he wants to do the black top now ..... Commissioner Kociseak questioned Mx. Grosslein what an estimated payback period would be. Mr. Orosslein stated maybe the earliest 20 years. I I I I I I/ I I I I I Commissioner 1N-txt suggested a compromi~ requiting the curbing to be installed around the Class V area only which would cut down the cost of installing the curbing by 50 to 60 percent. Mr. Orosslein stated that it would be to the advantage of the property to overlay asphalt and not put any curbing on Tungsten Street and would be willing to install curbing along the south and west side of the building, but still use the rock and the new fencing. Zoning Administrator Frolik suggested putting some sort of plant in with the rock. Mr. Grosslein responded that then there is a watering issue. Community Development Sherman questioned if the neighboring properties that Mr. Grosslein own have sprinkler systems installed. Mr. Cu'osslein stated yes. Commissioner Nixt stated that them is'a property that has no renter and stated that it is important to get the improvements done and get the property rented. Commissioner Johnson stated that he feels that they will eventually come back in the future for further improvements and is comfortable with the two side of the property being curbed at this time, but would like to get some greenery in the rocked area. Zoning Administrator Frolik suggested planting some kind of tree that does not require a lot of maintenance. Commissioner Johnson stated that the Commission is looking for some middle ground that wouldn't put an unreasonable responsibility on the property owner, Commissioner Kociscak questioned if the Code requires 20 feet of green space on each side of the property. C0mm~m|ty Development Director Sherman stated that was correct. Commissioner Kociscak stated that the tenant does not have the room to give up 20 feet on each side of the building. Comm~mlty Development Director Shermun stated that Staff is only referring to the current rocked area. Commissioner Nixt stated that maybe make a condition to the approval based on an agreement that Mr. Crrosslein will work with Staff regarding the greenery. I I/ Mr. Grosslein stated that the neighboring business have not been required to give the 20 feet for greenery around their property, but noted that it wouldn't be a big a problem to install some shrubs if he is required. Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that when the neighboring business come in to do improvements to their property they will have to go through the same procedures.