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Mr. Deemer suggested that since the building has to be raised to put in a new foundation, maybe the building could be turned around so the door does not face Highway #47 but wondered if that would destroy its status as an historical site. Mr. Schroeder stated that the Historical Society has to approve the plans. Councilmember Beyer stated that a question was raised about the easements given for this particular parcel versus the easements given on the east side of Highway #47. Art Raudio, developer stated that on the east side it appears the easement is 75 feet and it's 60 feet on the west side. He expressed disagreement with that inequity. He inquired if it means that the parcel on the north now only needs to provide a 60 foot easement. Mr. Deemer commented on the discussion of having a sidewalk and questioned if the City shouldn't continue to have one on the other side too. Mr. Jankowski agreed that we need to continue the trail or the sidewalk. We will be extending such a walkway from C.R. #116 and would like that to end up at the intersection of 142nd and cross at a controlled intersection. There is not enough land on the east boundary of the site plan. It was sug.gested to meander west along the wetland up to 142nd and bring back 142nd east to the intersecnon. Mr. Deemer commented that there should be a five-foot concrete walkway or an eight-foot trail. Mr. Raudio stated he is not opposed to the project. He does not want to jeopardize a good plan. His point is that on the east side of the road, he gave an additional 42' and this one was 12'. He stated that the point he is getting to is that this jeopardizes safety on the east side. He added he is not trying to get his right-of-way back. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to grant site plan approval to KKE Architects for the Landmark Community Bank facility contingent upon agreement on the shingles and the sidewalk/trail/walkway. Further discussion: Councilmember Beyer inquired if Council is planning to address reducing the amount of landscaping etc. and does this also take into consideration that the property needs to be replatted to a correct right-of-way or is Council giving them a blanket approval to do whatever. Ms. Frolik responded that the development agreement is giving the landscape as proposed. Councilmember Beyer argued that the case says they meet all the requirements and that's not true. Ms. Frolik stated that all is noted in the development agreement. Councilmember Beyer stated that Council has to approve that to which Ms. Frolik replied that Council will if they grant site plan approval. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Peterson and Beahen. Voting No: Councilmembers Beyer and Zimmerman. City Council/March 12, 1996 Page 6 of 21