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Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon explained that the site plan is proposing to develop a two story building that will have a zero lot line setback along Sunwood 'Drive. The preliminary plat for Sunwood Drive shows 9 feet from the back of curb to the property line. The streetscape plan that has been established for Sunwood Drive will include boulevard trees and street lights within the sidewalk section. After review of the streetscape plans for Sunwood Drive by the City's Public Works Department, it was determined that 11 feet will be needed from back of curb to the property line in order to allow for snow removal equipment to safely operate between the buildings and the boulevard trees. This results in a need to shift the proposed building along Sunwood Drive two feet to the north. Staff has discussed this issue with the applicant and they have agreed to move the building and provide a two foot drainage and utility easement along the southern property line. The applicant is unable to shrink the building as they have already made the building as small as they could on the site and the fact that building material has been ordered. Staff finds a lesser right-of-way for 145th Avenue is acceptable. The right-of-way will be 58 feet instead of the normal 60 feet. The road will still be 36 feet wide and contain a sidewalk. 145th Avenue will abut Town Center South Park and the two feet of lesser right-of-way will be deducted by the north side of the right-of-way of 145th Avenue along the border of 145th Avenue and South Park. The Board of Adjustment will need to approve a variance roi' the lesser right-of-way at their July 1, 2004 meeting. The need for a variance was discussed with the Planning Commission at their June 17th Special Meeting. The preliminary plat conforms to the Town Center master plan and standards established in the T-3 District, therefore, staff is recommending approval contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated June 11, 2004, Revised June 18, 2004. Councilmember Zimmerman asked if the sight distance triangle is applied to this. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon replied the ordinance is not officially in effect. The requirement is not met at Peridot Street and 145tl~ Avenue, but it is met at Peridot Street and Sunwood Drive, which is the busier intersection. The building has been shifted around to accomplish their needs for streetscape, as well as internal things for the overhead door. It should not cause too much of a problem, and since the ordinance is not in effect they would be hard pressed to force those requirements. Councihnember Elvig commented it has not been determined whether the plowing will be done privately or by the City. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon replied this will be up for discussion at the Public Works Committee meeting in July. The initial thought is that the City would do an initial pass through at least along Sunwood Drive, and the property owners could do the rest of the shoveling. Councilmember Kurak inquired about the use of the building. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon replied these will be office buildings. He explained under City Code the Council cannot consider a preliminary plat prior to 14 days after City Council/June 22, 2004 Page 24 of 32