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CITY OF ORONO MEMORANDUM DATE: April 27, 2023 TO: City Council FROM: Natalie Nye, Planner RE: 2160 Wayzata Boulevard West CUP – Site Plan Review A conditional use permit for a class II restaurant is currently under review for 2160 Wayzata Boulevard West. A new restaurant, Talavera, is proposed to occupy two existing tenant spaces in the multi-tenant building in the B-1 District. Staff has completed a site plan review in addition to the conditional use permit review. Site plan approval will be issued in conjunction with the conditional use permit approval. Site Plan Review: Evaluation Criteria (City Code 78-145) The City has reviewed the project against the site plan review criteria and has determined that the project: (1) Is compatible with surrounding land uses; The proposed class II restaurant use is in line with the B-1 Zoning District. This standard is met. (2) Preserves existing unique and natural features of the site and minimizes impacts to wetlands, floodplains, and shoreland areas; there are no wetlands or floodplain located on the property. The proposed restaurant is not proposing any exterior or site modifications. This standard is met. (3) Creates harmonious relationship of buildings and open space with natural site features and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship of the development; the proposed project will be contained within an existing multi -tenant commercial building. No exterior or site modifications are being proposed at this time. This standard is met. (4) Achieves a safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation system; the proposed restaurant’s location is in an existing multi -tenant building with a shared parking lot. The existing building has two entrances off of the county road. This standard is met. (5) Places no excessive demands on services and infrastructure, including local streets; the area is zoned for professional business, no extra demands on infrastructure have been identified as part of the proposed office building project. This standard is met. (6) Conforms to the city's plans for parks, streets, and walkways; The proposed project does not impact the City’s plans for parks, streets, or walkways. This standard is met. (7) Conforms to the Orono Community Management Plan; The proposed restaurant use within the existing building is consistent with the current zoning and the 2040 Community Management plan for the area. (8) Achieves a maximum of safety and convenience of vehicular and pedestrian movement; The proposed project should stripe all parking spaces that are intended to be used for the restaurant use. (9) Incorporates sufficient landscaping to reasonably screen undesirable features and to