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8. Because the lots are each slightly less than 2 acres in area, they are subject to the 15% “lot coverage by structures” limit imposed by Zoning Code Section 78-1403. The proposed PUD development plan includes an 8,970 s.f. retail building and a 4,960 s.f. retail building on Lot 1 (86,268 s.f.) yielding a proposed structural lot coverage of 16.1%. On Lot 2 (74,428 s.f.) a 14,820 s.f. Walgreens is proposed, yielding a proposed structural lot coverage of 19 9%. Total structural coverage on the 3.69 acre site will be 17.9%. Approval of the e.xcessive structural lot coverage is justified eased on the fa>. t that the proposed plan will exceed the City’s goal of 25% overall green space for commercial sites (26% proposed); that the proposal is consistent with similar commercial development in the area; that if the site was not being divided to accommodate multiple ownerships the 15®/« limit would not apply, that holding to the 15®/o limit would underutilize the site, given the limited amount of land zoned for commercial uses in Orono; and tha* the available commercial land should be developed at a level that will maximize its potential while still conforming with the go als and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. 9. The proposed site plan meets the general access standards developed for the Highway 12 corridor, in that primar>' access is directly to Kelley Parkway, with a secondary access to Willow Drive and no access to Highway 12. Trail links and sidewalks arc proposed, including an 8' wide bituminous trail along Willow Drive and Highw ay 12 which is part of the Orono comprehensive trail system. An easement will be required for this trail. Sidcwalks/trails within the Kelley Parkway and Highway 12 rights-of-way are subject to approval by Orono and MnDOT respectively. 10. Stormwater management w ill be provided by stormwater catch basins and stoim sew er lines w'hich will discharge to the existing regional stormwater pond located directly west of the property. This regional pond was sized to serv'c all development within the plat of STONEBAY and additional surrounding properties. In addition to the City of Orono, MnDOT and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District havv approval authority over the Developer ’s stormwater management plan. 11. The City Council finds that the development of this critical comer property for conunercial retail use must maintain the high standard of quality, character, context and compatibility of development desired by the City for Kelley Parkway. To this end, the City in reguiding this site to allow commercial retail use established a number of Page 3 of 19