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jiliui mm I: • r- Zoning File #1600 January 17, 1991 Page 3 The majority of the Planning Commission members in attendance had little problem with the 26 parking stall variance soug ’^t by applicant. The realignment of accesses may provide additional area for additional parking stalls. Staff will not attempt to repeat the findings and/or hardships noted by the applicant in Super Valu's position packet. Staff would only add the most obvious hardship to the land is the location of the 30' wide utility easement that completely divides the property in half forcing applicant to either expand east or west. The topography to the east prohibits reasonable or feasible expansion in light of the impact upon adjacent property and improvements on those properties. A receiving dock may have been able to be installed to the northeast side of this structure but the utility easement prevented such expansion. In 1976 at the time of the development of the property, the City approved a 15' setback (required = 100' from a residential lot line, approved = 85'). The applicant's addendum information advises that the major portion of the addition is located 40' from the side lot line as only the receiving dock and retaining wall structure is located 10' from the side lot line. Staff would contend this structure still has the same visual impact. Options of Action Denial - If denied, please site the necessary findings from the variance sections of the Zoning Code and provide applicant with direction as far as what would be a reasonable setback for a new addition to the structure. Approval - Planning Commission members may site the hardships noted by applicant and staff above. Approval would involve the granting of a side street setback variance of 90* or 90% and parking stall variance of 26 stalls (existing = 114, proposed «* 108, required = 134). Approval may be suject to one or more of the following conditions; 1. Applicant to work with City Engineer to determine feasibility of relocating accesses to site. 2. Applicant shall provide additional natural plantings along southern boundary for plantings lost with installation of retention pond. 3. Landscaping, parking, drainage and grading plans approved per drawing of Planmark. a. Parking at 108 stalls. b. Landscaping as shown along south and west lot lines “ planting schedule to be submitted prior to Council approval. 4. Payment of additional sewer/water units to be determined at time of building permit review.