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addition to the plantings, the Applicant is also proposing to extend the existing vinyl, maintenance -free fence over to the southwest property corner. The combination of plantings and the extension of the privacy fence satisfies the bufferyard standards. Utilities As part of this project, the Applicant will be abandoning their septic system and connecting the building and the RV dump station to the City's sanitary sewer system. The City's Utilities Supervisor met the Applicant at the Subject Property to review the RV dump station just to ensure that connecting it to the sanitary sewer system would not result in unwanted or harmful debris entering the system. Abandoning the septic system and connecting to the sanitary sewer system is supported, since the Subject Property is not only in a Drinking Water Supply Management Area (DWSMA), but also within a 10-year capture zone. Additionally, the Applicant also plans to connect to the City's municipal water system as well. Parking Lot Expansion This 'development' really consists of a simple parking lot expansion. The Applicant is proposing to enlarge the parking lot by approximately 49,000 square feet to create additional display area. The new parking area will consist of a bituminous (asphalt) surface surrounded by concrete curb and gutter. A new storm sewer line will also be installed, connecting the new stormwater basin to the storm sewer line in Riverdale Drive. There are no new accesses to Riverdale Drive proposed for this project. Lighting With the zoning code update last year, new lighting standards were adopted. The Applicant has supplied a Photometric Plan. However, it appears to reflect the current on -site lighting, rather than the proposed lighting. Based on this Photometric Plan, the Subject Property does not comply with the lighting standards. At the Planning Commission meeting, the Applicant did state that they planned to upgrade the existing lighting as part of this project, which may bring the site into compliance with the lighting standards. While there is lighting within the existing parking and maneuvering areas of the Subject Property, it is likely that at least one additional light pole may be needed for the new parking and maneuvering area. Since there are existing residential uses within 200 feet of the Subject Property, light pole height is limited to twenty (20) feet. Per City Code Section 106-310 (Lighting), vehicle sales lots must have a minimum foot candle intensity of 1 (at ground level) and at the property lines shall not exceed an intensity of 0.5 foot candles. Public Hearing The Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on the proposed Site Plan at their March 27, 2025 meeting. There were no written or verbal comments on the proposed improvements. The Planning Commission unanimously supported the project. Alternatives Alternative 1: Motion to approve the Site Plan and Stormwater Maintenance Agreement. The project appears to meet all standards in City Code (pending revisions to the Photometric Plan and addressing the last remaining outstanding Staff review comments). Additionally, this project will result in the building being connected to the City's sanitary sewer system, which means that the septic system can be abandoned. Staff support this alternative. Alternative 2: Motion to approve the Site Plan with modifications. This alternative would be based on discussion. Alternative 3: Motion to deny the project. As previously noted, the proposed improvements appear to comply with City Code (again, pending revisions to the Photometric Plan and addressing the remaining outstanding Staff review comments). This project will result in the conversion of the Subject Property that is not only in a DWSMA, but also a 10-year capture zone, from utilizing a septic system to connecting to the City's sanitary sewer system. Staff do not support this alternative. Funding Source: All costs associated with this request are the Applicant's responsibility.