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• ' i � � O� , � O O e. - CITY of ORONO � ti '�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��`9.ItE Hp4�'�'G NO. � � � � �`� � S allowed 35% hardcover. In 1991, the City approved a site plan that resulted in 71.97% hardcover. The current proposal proposes a total of 73.28% for an increase of 1.31%. � ' 14. Existing hardcover on this property is consistent with the hardcover improvements on surrounding commercial properties located within the shoreland areas of the Navarre business district. 15. Section 10.42, Subdivision 7 (B) limits the floor-to-air (FAR) ratio at 28%. The applicant proposes 29,481 s.f. of structural improvements or .67 acres or 23.5%. The FAR has not been exceeded. 16. The relocation of the access further south along Shadywood Road will greatly . iinprove safety with use of access as access will be located further away from • the intersection of County Roads 15 and 19. � 17. Per Section 10.42, Subdivision 7, at least 12% of the 2.8 acre property must be devoted to a green area of 14,930 s.f. The proposed and existing green area consists of approximately 28,600 s.f. of open space. Applicant has agreed to provide tree plantings within the east and south side yards of property. 18. Applicant's consultant has provided three schemes for the final elevations of the north and east facia of the building with the goal of improving the aesthetic appearance of structure. 19. The 29,481 s.f. structure will be the largest commercial structure within the Navarre business district and will provide a standard for the redevelopment of � other commercial properties within the business district. 20. Surface drainage resulting from this improvement will have no impact on existing stormwater facilities on site nor on the recent Kelly Avenue stormwater , improvements located to the south of property. � 21. The new uses proposed with structural additions are all permitted and accessory uses within the B-3 zoning district. • Page 4 of 9