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circumstances. Mr. Dempsey recommended constructing the sidewalks after the development is <br />completed because when they are constructed before construction has started, they end-up <br />destroyed from heavy trucks hauling over them. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos replied that a similar discussion had taken place with the <br />developer on Potassium Street and the decision was made to install the sidewalk prior to <br />construction and the sidewalk was protected and had no problems. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jensen inquired if the policy should be addressed in the subdivision ordinance. <br /> <br />Planning Consultant Scalzo suggested addressing the issue when the subdivision ordinance is <br />rewritten. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained that he would formalize this in the form of a policy <br />and have Council adopt the policy; and then incorporate it into the future subdivision ordinance. <br /> <br />Case #4: Request for Site Plan Review; Case ofB & B Carpet <br /> <br />Community Development Intern Bamett stated B & B Carpet is proposing to locate at 6937 <br />Highway # 10. The applicant will be the main tenant in the proposed improvement center. The <br />proposed center would replace the current Lighthouse Bar & Grille. The property is in the B-3 <br />Highway Business District. The proposed business activity would consist of a showroom - retail <br />and warehouse mix. The proposed site meets all of the setbacks, parking and lighting <br />requirements as stated by City Code. The proposed facility is within the 35% maximum <br />structure area of the lot. The complete site area includes 3.7 acres with a proposed building area <br />of 42,000 square feet or 26% of the site area. The applicant is proposing two accesses off of <br />State Highway #10,which reduces the current accesses into the location by one. The City <br />Engineer suggests that the properties to the east and west share the proposed two accesses into <br />and out orB & B Carpet from Highway #10. This can be accomplished by moving the westerly <br />access approximately 65 feet westward to the property line. The entrance into B & B Carpet will <br />be facing Highway #10. The loading docks will be located at the rear of the building, which is <br />next to the Northern Burlington Railroad tracks. All maneuvering areas will be surfaced with <br />bituminous and finished with concrete curbing. The applicant is providing ninety-three (93) <br />parking spaces using the 1 - stall/200 square feet for showroom area and 1 - stalI/1000 square feet <br />for warehouse area. B & B Carpet will be equipped with four handicap parking spaces in close <br />proximity to the outlined entrances. The City Engineer reviewed the proposed utility plan for B <br />& B Carpet and is recommending discussion to occur between the City and Amcon Engineering <br />over utility installation. Issues such as specification, construction inspection, ownership, and <br />notification of the adjacent properties should be further discussed. The proposal has adequate <br />landscaping and greenspace. Overall, the showroom and warehouse use will mix well with the <br />current surrounding business uses. <br /> <br />Chairperson Anderson inquired if a Development Contract had been drafted. <br /> <br />Community Development Intern Barnett replied that Staff is in the process of doing so. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/December 20, 1999 <br /> Page 9 of 12 <br /> <br /> <br />