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. . 2-23-94 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 5 bumpers. Eight foot wide over-head doors on the east side are not accessible by trucks. They are accessible only by a five foot wide black top walk. The 24 foot side drive-way between the proposed building and the fence is not wide enough for vehicles to park and maneuver in this area. It would be better to move the fence northward by 20 feet or more and put the 19 parking spaces inside the enclosure. He does not recommend approval of the application. Mr. Solodar stated that if there was a one foot flood on a 30 acre site, the presence of a building the proposed size would raise the flood level an additional inch. Mr. Goldman stated that there is no transitional yard between the building and the multi-family residences to the south. For a perimeter enclosure and screening perhaps U-Haul could look to a berm or shrubbery. The Vice Chairperson opened the public hearing and asked for testimony from the public. No member of the public indicated a desire to be heard and the public hearing was closed. Mr. Kahn stated that there should be a transitional yard between the building and the multi- family residences to the south. There should be a landscaped buffer. Mr. Safe stated that he accepted the hydraulic engineer's opinion concerning the floodplain. He feels that this use is consistent with the commercial area along Olive. The building should be repositioned and a berm going up to the base could be added. He would prefer to have the brick along the south side of the building facing the multi-family residences rather than toward Olive. Mr. Foxworth stated that he agrees with Mr. Goldman's concerns about the floodplains. There should be more fencing. Ms. Ratner stated that since the building is within a 100 year floodplain there should be a condition that any flood damage be repaired or removed. Mr. Kadane stated that no parking would be lost because currently trucks are not parked where the building will be. The far east units will not need a loading area because they will be the small units. The 25' wide space between the fence and the building is sufficient because the space between most self-storage buildings is usually 20'. There will be full time security provided by an employee inside the building. He will have to clarify the heating and cooling details. If they are forced to move the building to the north, the steepness of the building will be increased. Ms. Ratner asked if there is any space behind the building. Mr. Kadane stated that there is 5' because of the easement. Mr. Solodar moved that the Plan Commission table the matter in order to give the applicant a m-2-23.plc