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Case #9 Request for Site Plan Review of Sunfish Development; Case of Sunfish Development, LLC Associate Planner DaInes stated Mike Wayman of Sunfish Development, LLC has submitted a request for site plan review of an 11,520 square foot, multi-tenant retail facility located on the lot to be developed as Lot 2, Block 1, SUNFISH DEVELOP:MENT. In addition to a minor plat, a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning amendment are being processed in conjunction with the site plan request. Associate Planner DaInes noted acceS$ is proposed from both Bunker Lake Boulevard and Sunfish Lake Boulevard. The County has approved both accesses, with the restriction that both be constructed as right-in/right-out configurations, which would restrict left turn movements exiting the site and would disallow left turns into the site. Revised plans have been requested. Associate PI8.1mer DaInes explained the proposed retail facility (Sunfish Centre) indicates the use of glass, aluminum, rock face block, and EIFS. EIFS is expressly prohibited by Code, unless City Council approves its use. Revised plans have been requested. A. grading and drainage plan has been submitted, and revisions have been requested by City Staff. Associate Planner DaInes advised that a landscaping plan has been submitted, and Staff has requested a revised landscaping plan that includes the allocation of more landscaping to the parking areas and the planting of 12 additional trees, specifically along Bunker Lake Boulevard. The construction of a trail along the eastern boundary of the property, along Sunfish Lake Boulevard, within the plat boundaries will be required as part of the site plan/minor plat. Also, a lighting plan has been requested from the applicant. Associate Planner Dames stated City Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend site plan approval for the multi-tenant retail building to be developed on the subject property (Lot 2, Block I, Sunfish Development), contingent upon the items called out in the City Staff Review Letter dated July 27,2007, specifically addressing the access requests made by Anoka County Highway Department. Chairperson Nixt thought if EIFS is not allowed as a material in the City, the applicant should find other materials to use. His recommendation is to work with the owner to the west on the drainage pond and they need to give some more consideration to the traffic flow. If they are going to be forced to deal with traffic flow ousite, they need to figure it out. Motion by Commissioner Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Trites Rolle, to recommend that City Council approve the proposed site plan for Lot 2, Block 1, Sunfish Development, contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated July 27, 2007, specifically addressing the access requests made by Anoka County Highway Department and evaluating ways in which they can improve the traffic flow accessing -151-