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#04-2974 StOMbiy Marketplace February 13,3004 PageOofO Staff and applicants have spent a great deal of time refining the site circulation and layout. The current site plans are very nearly acceptable in terms of the currently proposed uses. The ancillary plans (lighting, landscaping, signage, etc.) have been subject to only minor change as the site plan has evolved. Siunnuiry of Issues to Address 1.Does Planning Commission conclude that the Comp Plan Amendment is appropriate as presented, with the proposed change to allow primarily retail uses? If not, what aspects of it are inappropriate? What, if anything, might be changed to make it acceptable? 2.Regarding the proposed rezoning to B6-PUD, are there any specific inclusions or exclusions Planning Commisssion would choose to apply in terms of allowable uses? Applicants have requested that allowable uses include those allowed in the B6 district plus retail uses allowed in B-1 (See Exhibit G). 3. Regarding the site plan review, please identify any concerns regarding each of the following topics: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Site layout and orientation Traffic circulation Pedestrian circulation Building design, materi.ils, colors, etc Site signage, building signage lighting Landscaping Site amenities Any other issues of importanc'^ Optloiia for Action Given that staff has not had sufficient time to thoroughly review the fine details of the most recent plan versions, staff would prefer that the Planning Commission spend substantial time on the site plan review to identify any issues remaining, reach aconclusion on the Comp Plan Amendment and Rezoning issues, and again table to your March meeting for a final site plan review and recommendations. If you wish to act on the Comp Plan amendment to allow it to proceed to City Council and through the Met Council process, that would be an option. i