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arborvitae that do not require much space. He stated that the applicant has been very open to this discussion, and they continue to work together to find a solution. Commissioner Heineman commented that it does not appear that the other locations have screened fencing and asked if that is correct. Mr. Web stated that is not correct. He provided details noting that they use black screen privacy fencing, explaining that the installation of the fencing at one location was delayed until the time a tenant moved out of the building and they were able to install the fence. Commissioner VanScoy asked for clarification on whether staff wants the fence in a specific location. Senior Planner Anderson replied that staff is not specifying where the fence will be,they just want the plantings moved to the outside of the fence. Commissioner VanScoy referenced the need of the business owner for storage space. Senior Planner Anderson believed that they could look at alternative species of trees that will require much less growing space. He believed that staff could continue to work with the applicant to find a solution that would leave enough space for snow storage and place plantings on the outside of the fence. Commissioner Hunt referenced the DNR comments related to stormwater runoff. He asked if the pond would have adequate storage space to accommodate for this site and what would happen if there were not adequate space. Senior Planner Anderson commented that there is a stretch of undeveloped parcels that face this same situation and therefore staff is confident in this proposed solution for treatment. He believed that the City would be able to obtain the necessary approvals to expand the regional pond. Chairperson Gengler asked if the east entrance would typically be open during business hours. Mr. Web replied that the goal would be to have that open during the majority of the time. Senior Planner Anderson commented that crossing a painted median into a driveway is legal, therefore there is nothing that would prohibit that movement for people to turn into the western entrance. Wendy West, 14233 Xkimo Street, commented that her neighbor sent the letter mentioned. She noted that her major concerns are related to the entrance. She believed that using the eastern entrance for traffic to enter the site and exit to the west would be the best flow for traffic. She also agreed with the mention to have a narrower growing tree to use on the outside of the fence. She commented that the traffic on Xkimo is awful, and she has difficulty turning out of her driveway. She commented that the applicant appears to be doing a great job working with City staff and