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requirement for curbing on the east side of the parking lot be waived until completion of another expansion to the east in the next three to five years. No screening is required as the property is surrounded by industrial properties. The Landscaping Plan proposes the addition of two trees on the north side of the property. Leo Anderson, Chairperson of the Planning Commission, noted that prior to the Planning Commission meeting it appeared that the grading had been completed and he was not sure if City ordinance permits them to go ahead with grading prior to site plan approval. Mayor Gamec replied that several businesses have graded the property before site plan approval in the fall over concerns of a freeze. Mr. Anderson replied that he was concerned over the perception that it presents. City Engineer Jankowski reviewed the drainage plan. Motion by Councilmember Connolly, seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman, to grant site plan approval to the proposal for the expansion of Heritage Millwork contingent upon compliance with the City Staff review letter dated September 28, 1999. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Connolly, Zimmerman, Anderson, and Hendriksen. Voting No: None. Case #7: Request for Site Plan Approval; Case of Monarch Homes Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that Brad Fritch of Monarch Homes has submitted a site plan for the development of an 1,880 square foot office building on Lot 2, Block 4, Alpaca Estates. The site is restricted to a lot coverage of 35% or 24,411 square feet; the 1,880 square foot building equals a lot coverage of 2.7%. The location of the building meets all required setbacks. The exterior walls are proposed to be a combination of maintenance free aluminum siding and decorative brick or stone on the lower four feet of the front wall. The aluminum siding is a deviation from the all natural or pre-fabricated stone that Code requires. However, this development is adjacent to a single family residential district and Staff is supportive of aluminum siding because it will blend well with the residential construction to the south. In accordance with City Code, all maneuvering and parking areas are proposed to be paved with bituminous and finished with B-612 concrete curbing. The number of off-street parking spaces complies with City Code requirements. The 20 feet of green space required adjacent to all public roads is provided along Riverdale Drive. When a non-residential use is adjacent to a residential use, Code requires screening and a 40 foot wide landscaped area. The site plan provides the 40 foot 'no activity' zone along the south property line. Screening is proposed to consist of a chain link fence with privacy slats and tree plantings along the south property line. Staff has recommended substituting a wooden privacy fence for the chain link with slats as it may be more compatible with the residential neighborhood to the south. The waste storage and lighting plans comply City Council/October 12, 1999 Page 15 of 28