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Ms. Frolik noted that Mr. Sharp had indicated to her that his preference was the west lot line for the driveway location. Vice Chairperson Deemer stated the only problem with the site plan is the multiple buildings. He asked Mr. Sharp if he could redesign the plan so the principal business building could be expanded, as opposed to developing three separate buildings. Mr. Sharp announced he wanted an additional building to be used as a greenhouse and it would need to be a separate structure also. Vice Chairperson Deemer turned the meeting over to Chairperson Bawden at 7:47 p.m. Zoning Administrator Frolik stated Mr. Sharp has three buildings projected for the property and the greenhouse would be a fourth. She said a site plan review of anticipated construction to occur within the next 12 months is generally acceptable. However, building elevations have not been received for the additional two garages or the greenhouse. Mr. Sharp indicated concern regarding the additional cost of building elevations. Commissioner Deemer stated elevations were needed. Commissioner Deemer asked if the request could be tabled until additional visual information was received. Mr. Sharp stated tabling was unacceptable and indicated the foundation for his home has already been poured and said his finances are tied into the main mortgage, including the exterior buildings and the house. Zoning Administrator Frolik suggested passing the 1,064 square foot commercial structure and leaving the escrow account open and returning to the February Planning Commission meeting with plans for the additional buildings desired. Commissioner Deemer stated the number of commercial structures and their appearance is the concern of the Commission. Mr. Sharp stated he had his house plans with him, but not plans for the other buildings. He said all the buildings would be similar in appearance of his house. Commissioner Terry asked where Mr. Sharp planned on storing his equipment. Mr. Sharp stated he planned on constructing a building for equipment storage and indicated having no plans for equipment to be parked on the lot. He said he would be able to eliminate one building and park equipment outside. Commissioner Terry stated preference of the equipment being stored inside and noted that the pines would not provide adequate screening. Commissioner Jensen inquired if Mr. Sharp had prepared figures on the cost effectiveness of merging the buildings into one. Mr. Sharp stated he had been considering adding onto the principal building but an expansion would result in additional costs due to the frost footings. He indicated that it is more cost efficient to construct the additional space needed on floating slabs. Motion by Commissioner Jensen, seconded by Commissioner Deemer, to recommend that City Council grant site plan approval to Mr. Sharp's site plan for a 1,064 sq. fi. commercial building on Lot 10 in Pineview Estates 2nd Addition PUD contingent upon compliance with City Staff review letter dated December 9, 1997. Planning Commission/January 6, 1998 Page 3 of 5