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CC Regular Session 4. 9. Meeting Date: 07/23/2019 By: Chloe McGuire Brigl, Community Development Information Title Adopt Resolution 19-155 Approving Site Plan, Final Plat, and Conditional Use Permit for Armstrong West Retail Mall Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to review a site plan proposal from PSD, LLC (the "Applicant") for a retail building on the corner of Armstrong Boulervard NW and Sunwood Drive/147th Avenue NW (near the interchange) at the properties generally known as 8020 147th Ave NW and 8019 146th Ave NW (the "Subject Property"). The commercial building is similar to a strip mall or retail node and is proposed to have two drive-thrus and multiple tenants. The items involved with this review include: • Site Plan • Conditional Use Permit (Over -Sized Monument Sign) • Final Plat The Planning Commission met on July 10, 2019 and discussed the application. They were supportive of the project and the monument sign. Notification: Notifications of this proposal were sent via Standard US Mail to Property Owners within 700 feet of the Subject Property, as reflected by Anoka County Property Records. A notice was also published in the Anoka Union Herald, the City's official newspaper for the July 10, 2019 Planning Commission meeting. Observations/Alternatives: Zoning The site is zoned COR and is in the COR commercial (retail) subdistrict. This area is more flexible in its uses than the typical zoning code, but requires a high -quality built environment, specifics on where buildings can be placed, and building design. In the COR, buildings have a 'build -to' line requirement, as opposed to a setback requirement. This brings buildings forward towards the street (such as City Hall) or limits the view of parking areas (such as Casey's). This development will be similar to Casey's, with a 3 - 4 foot stone wall on the north edge of the property with the future phase of development. This portion of the project proposes the building on the southern parcel, with a driveway from the north off 147th Avenue NW. This zoning district also emphasizes the environment for pedestrians, and as such, the development will require sidewalk connections and a future phase of development will likely include a patio space. The space will be a retail node, which the City is very supportive of. City Staff has heard throughout the comprehensive planning process that residents are looking for more spaces to shop, eat, and purchase local goods. Staff believes this retail center will be successful with its proximity to the COR and Highway 10, and hopes it spurs additional retail development. Site Plan The proposed building is an 'L' shaped building on the southern lot, with drive-thrus on the north and south sides of