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