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Mr. Web commented that they would use proper drainage with an array of drainage systems <br />throughout the building and explained how that system functions and is cleaned. <br />Commissioner Van Scoy commented that the City is concerned with moving the fence and asked <br />for the thoughts from the applicant. <br />Mr. Web commented that their initial drawing was more drastic, with the fence two feet from the <br />sidewalk and landscaping inside the fence. He stated that if they move the trees to the outside of <br />the fence, they would only have nine to ten feet between the curb and fence in some spots in order <br />for the trees to grow correctly. He believed that they could put some trees and landscaping outside <br />of the fence in an attempt to meet in the middle as he also has concerns with having enough space <br />for snow storage in the winter. He stated that he has talked to staff about potentially leaving the <br />fence as proposed and adding landscaping on the outside of the fence. He stated that the screened <br />fence does not look terrible, and they are a professional business. <br />Commissioner Van Scoy asked if the fence were required to be moved, would that create a major <br />issue for the applicant. <br />Mr. Web commented that he feels that would create a major issue. He stated that they do not have <br />a lot of room for snow storage on the western side of the site and therefore want to ensure there is <br />space for snow storage on the east. He noted that they did move the fence on the north to add three <br />or four trees on the outside. He believed that they could collaborate to find a solution that would <br />work for everyone. <br />Senior Planner Anderson commented that staff could explore shifting some of the plantings into <br />the boulevard if there is sufficient space. He stated that they could also look at column growing <br />arborvitae that do not require much space. He stated that the applicant has been very open to this <br />discussion, and they continue to work together to find a solution. <br />Commissioner Heineman commented that it does not appear that the other locations have screened <br />fencing and asked if that is correct. <br />Mr. Web stated that is not correct. He provided details noting that they use black screen privacy <br />fencing, explaining that the installation of the fencing at one location was delayed until the time a <br />tenant moved out of the building and they were able to install the fence. <br />Commissioner Van Scoy asked for clarification on whether staff wants the fence in a specific <br />location. <br />Senior Planner Anderson replied that staff is not specifying where the fence will be, they just want <br />the plantings moved to the outside of the fence. <br />Commissioner Van Scoy referenced the need of the business owner for storage space. <br />Planning Commission/ March 28, 2024 <br />Page 4 of 13 <br />