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Request for Council Action continued Page 7 Februar>’ 4, 1997 Zoning File #2199 Richard Bloomquist, Super Valu, 3333 Shoreline Drive - Commercial SiteAf^ariances - Resolution Review Exhibit I-l, applicant has provided a landscape plan and schedule that proposes the planting of evergreens (S' - 6') mixed with Powering fruit trees in side yards with lower flower box planting at Shadywood and Shoreline entrances. Review Comments per Planning Commission Meeting Applicant confirmed that the store hours will remain 6:00 a.m.»ll:00 p.m. Total number of employees will remain at 75 with 9 full-time and 66 part-time. Deliveries will remain at approximately the same hours with the east loading dock receiving deliveries from 7:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. and the west loading dock receiving from 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The pylon sign will remain as is. Staff reviewed for the Planning Commission a major concern voiced by neighbors with the aesthetic appearance of the property. The structure is the largest commercial structure within the Navarre area. The property will establish a standard in the future with the redevelopment of other commercial properties in the Navarre district. The Planning Commission asked applicant to consider "fruitfi.il discussions" with staff regarding cosmetic improvement of the building exterior. Applicant has provided three schemes for Council's consideration. Financial constraints will determine selection of either one or a combination of the three. Council may wish to approve or review the final elevation plans for the project. The Planning Commission wanted reassurance that the proposed increase of 1,600 s.f. of hardcover would not impact the existing detention pond within the south yard of property ’. The City Engineer's report reconfirms there will be no impact. Members reviewed the parking comparison study completed by applicant's consultant noting Orono's parking code does not distinguish between the parking needs of the retail area or support areas such as warehouse or office areas. Planning Commission Recommendation The Planning Commission recommended unanimous approval of the issuance of the building permit to Rick Bloomquist of Rick's Super Valu located at 3333 Shoreline Drive for 6,688 s.f. additions at the north and east sides of the structure and recommends apjva) of the variances for structural setback, hardcover within the 500-1,000’ setback area a- .t ;( uired number of parking stalls for expanded use based on the hardships set forth by ap>>iivaru .nd the hardships accepted by the City in earlier variance reviews of 1988 and 1991. Approval of the Planning Commission was conditioned on the following: