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Request for Council Action continued <br /> Page 7 <br /> February 4, 1997 <br /> Zoning File #2199 Richard Bloomquist, Super Valu, 3333 Shoreline Drive - Commercial <br /> Site/Variances -Resolution <br /> Review Exhibit I-1, applicant has provided a landscape plan and schedule that proposes the <br /> planting of evergreens (5' - 6') mixed with flowering fiuit trees in side yards with lower flower <br /> box planting at Shadywood and Shoreline entrances. <br /> Review Comments per Planning Commission Meeting <br /> Applicant confirmed that the store hours will remain 6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Total number of <br /> employees will remain at 75 with 9 full-time and 66 part-time. Deliveries will remain at <br /> approximately the same hours with the east loading dock receiving deliveries from 7:00 a.m.- <br /> 11:00 a.m. and the west loading dock receiving from 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The pylon sign will <br /> remain as is. <br /> Staff reviewed for the Planning Commission a major concern voiced by neighbors with the <br /> aesthetic appearance of the property. The structure is the largest commercial structure within <br /> the Navarre area. The property will establish a standard in the future with the redevelopment <br /> of other commercial properties in the Navarre district. The Planning Commission asked <br /> applicant to consider "fruitful discussions" with staff regarding cosmetic improvement of the <br /> building exterior. Applicant has provided three schemes for Council's consideration. Financial <br /> constraints will determine selection of either one or a combination of the three. Council may <br /> wish to approve or review the final elevation plans for the project. . <br /> � The Planning Commission wanted reassurance that the proposed increase of 1,600 s.f. of <br /> hardcover would not impact the existing detention pond within the south yard of property. The <br /> City Engineer's report reconfirms there will be no impact. <br /> Members reviewed the parking comparison study completed by applicant's consultant noting <br /> Orono's parking code does not distinguish between the parking needs of the retail area or <br /> support areas such as warehouse or office areas. <br /> Planning Commission Recommendation <br /> The Planning Commission recommended unanimous approval of the issuance of the building <br /> pernut to Rick Bloomquist of Rick's Super Valu located at 3333 Shoreline Drive for 6,688 s.f. <br /> additions at the north and east sides of the structure and recommends approval of the variances <br /> for structural setback, hardcover within the 500-1,000' setback azea and required number of <br /> parking stalls for expanded use based on the hardships set forth by applicant and the hardships <br /> accepted by the City in eazlier variance reviews of 1988 and 1991. Approval of the Planning <br /> Commission was conditioned on the following: <br />