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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I proposed project meets City Code requirements for zoning, lot coverage, setbacks, architectural standards, waste storage, and design and number of off-street parking spaces. A right-in only is proposed to the site from T.H. //47. The T.H. 4/47 Corridor Study discourages accesses from #47, therefore, the plan has been forwarded to MnDOT for review and comment. City Code requires a 20-foo?wide landscape area adjacent to all public roads, and for the most part, this requirement is met along T.H. g47 and 142nd Avenue. However, if the expansion area is developed as outli~ed on the site plan, the landscape area along Xkimo is reduced to less than 10 feet~ It appears there is more than ample off-street parking being provided for, and elimination of a couple of parking ~paces in the expansion area will allow shifting that parking west and providing for more landscape area along Xkimo Street. Staff recommends screening be established along Xkimo Street to Iiuffer any future residential development on the east side of Xldmo. Staff also recommends the developer be required to continue the 5-foot sidewalk from Xkimo south to T.H. #47. City Engineer Jankowski discussed the drainage as outlined in Staff Review Letter dated February 21, 1996, conclu.ding that he foresees no drainage problems. Mr. Jankowski expressed some concern with the access off T.H. #47, noting that this is going to be an issue consistently with development on T.H. 047. He reported that MnDOT has not yet responded to the plan. Commissioner Degmer questioned whether the Planning Commission could refer this to MnDOT, and Mr. Jankowsl~i responded yes. Rick Foster, reprosenting Riverside Development, stated that he has contacted Bill Warden, the Right-of-Way Enllineer for MnDOT, and Mr. Warden advised that he sees no problem with the access. With reg~d to Staff's recommendation of establishing screening on Xkimo to buffer future residential development to the east, Mr. Foster noted that there is currently a pumphouse and park there. He als0 commented that Riverside Development contributed that land to the City in the early 1980s, and it was his understanding that it would be for City use. He also stated that he would like to address the parking situation when they come back for the expansion. Commissioner Deemer questioned the City's use for the property to the east of Xkimo Street. Mr. Jankowski stated there has been some discussion about senior housing being a possibility. Commissioner Deamer inquired whether the City plans to build the high rise, and own it. Mr. Jankowski replied "possibly not." Commissioner Deemer saw no need for the screening, suggesting that the City should pay for it if they decide to develop that land for residential use. Motion by Commissioner LaDue and seconded by Commissioner Holland to recommend that City Council grant site Plan approval to Riverside Development, based on discussion and contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated February 20, 1996. Further Discussion; Commissioner Deemer inquired whether this includes the access if approved by MnDOT, and Commissioner LaDue responded aff'u'matively. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners LaDue, Holland, Deemer, Terry, and Thorud.i Voting No: None. Planning Commission/March 4, 1996 Page 5 of 15