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Commissioner Heineman referenced the northeast corner with an angled sidewalk and asked if <br />that were to connect straight rather than angled, perhaps that would be a compromise to an entrance <br />on Sunwood. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff commented that he does not see issue with the north side of the <br />building, as the corner entrance meets the desire to have frontage on Sunwood. He commented <br />that the east side could be enhanced easily with architecture but finds the south side of the building <br />more troublesome because of the loading dock and industrial look. He believed that pedestrian <br />access would be more challenging on the south side. <br />Commissioner Heineman asked how close the south side of the building backs to Sunwood <br />Nutrition. <br />Planning Manager Larson estimated a distance of about 200 feet. <br />Commissioner Heineman referenced an area near the parcel and asked if there are plans to do <br />anything with that area as that could help screen the southern area. <br />Planning Manager Larson replied that is a stormwater basin on a separate parcel that is privately <br />owned. <br />Commissioner Anderson commented that he likes the idea of people walking to the store and asked <br />where the trash is located. <br />Mr. Anderson replied that Aldi has a small dumpster in the loading dock area and that will be <br />hidden by the brick wall. <br />Commissioner Anderson commented that while he is not a fan of people walking by a loading <br />dock, he also does not see any other option. <br />Mr. Anderson acknowledged that this is a unique site with three street frontages. <br />Chairperson Gengler asked if there would be space for greenery on the south side. <br />Mr. Anderson replied that there would not be additional space because of the building, drive, and <br />sidewalk. <br />Chairperson Gengler commented that she would be concerned with the discontinuation of the <br />sidewalk which would cause people to walk in front of a vehicle. She stated that she likes the trees <br />and spacing on the north side and perhaps the building could be shifted up a little to provide more <br />separated walking space on the south. She commented that the dock is well screened and would <br />simply like more space for pedestrians. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff noted that adding more space would require more walking of <br />pedestrians. He asked the length of the dock and how far out a semi would stick out. <br />Planning Commission/ May 25, 2023 <br />Page7of10 <br />