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13. The site is topographically difficult to develop and will require significant filling and grading to accomodate the proposed improvements. The proposed site grading plans have been reviewed by staff, the City Engineer, the Planning Commission and the City Council and have been found to be generally appropriate for development of this site, subject to adjustments to be made via a final grading plan which will have to be approved by the City prior to issuance of a building pemiit. 14. Structural coverage on the site is proposed at 14%, meeting the 15% limitation on lot coverage by structures. 15. The property has a unique shape and is a 'through' lot, abutting Olive Avenue to the rear and Shadywood Road (County Road 19) on the front. The orientation of the building is toward Shadywood Road, minimizing any commercial appearance or activity as viewed from Olive Avenue. 16. The variance to allow a parking setback of 5' along the front lot line where a 20' setback is normally required, is justified by the unique shape and topography of the site and the need to provide certain amenities for the development. The combination of front parking and driving lane needs; minimum functional depth of building; drive-thru exit lane and rear building delivery access; retaining wall design ^■’nd location as well as screening needs; and the location and design of the stor.; .witer retention pond, result in the need to allow encroachment of the parking lot to within 5 feet of the front lot line in order to accomodate the above noted features and concerns within the boundaries of the site, without creating the need for other variances. 17. The proposed hardcover variance is mitigated to a great extent by the fact that all surface runoff from the site will be directed to a stormwater retention (NURP) pond designed to enhance the quality of runoff waters prior to their discharge from the site. The magnitude of hardcover variance is further justified