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Request for Council Action continued Page 6 February 4, 1997 Zoning File #2199 Richard Bloomquist, Super Valu, 3333 Shoreline Drive - Commercial SiteA^ariances - Resolution Applicant has asked the City to consider the four diagonal parking stalls within the access lane to the loading berth at the west lot line along Kelly Avenue. The Engineer recommends that if the four stalls are approved that signs be installed limiting use to employee parking or "15 minute limit" to avoid conflicts with use of loading dock. Bloomquist notes that certain customers prefer parking in this area, finding it a more protected site. Note all drive lanes are at a minimum 24' width or greater. Review Exhibit I-l, the amended site plan has eliminated an automatic teller window with drive-up lane as requested by Planning Commission. The potential for traffic problems with adjacent parcel pick-up lanes were too great. Drainage/Site Improvements City staff and applicant met with the Watershed District to discuss improvement in relation to stormwater concerns. The Watershed District found the property to be too small to provide adequate maintenance and treatment area resulting from the intensification of structure on the property. Applicant has agreed to make payment of some $1,700 to contribute to a future storm sewer treatment pond. The Watershed District noted that the monies would be reserved for future stormwater improvements within the regional watershed. The City's code does not distinguish between structural or non-structural improvements in relation to stormwater requirements. The Engineer's report reconfirms that the additional hardcover will have a negligible impact on the stormwater pond approved and implemented in the 1991 variance review. A resident called to advise that the detention pond in south yard will flow out onto Kelly Avenue after a rain stomi and remain for days. Staff has since been advised that the flooding results from a plugged up culvert under Kelly Avenue that carries drainage from west to detention pond on property. Landscaping For the public who view this property from the County road intersection, there is little to see in the way of green space or landscaping. The facts above suggest that there is adequate open space and green area to meet 12% green area requirements of code. Planning Commission has asked for tree plantings in the green areas adjacent to the bank parking lot and along Kelly Avenue. In no case shall the type of plantings or the location of the plantings create any sighting problems at intersections of drives to property or along County roadway. 1