07-19-2010 Planning Commission Packet

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t � " � � � #10-3471 July 19,2010 , � Page 7 of 8 19. Preserves existing unique and natural features of the site and minimizes impacts to wetlands, floodplains, and shoreland areas; The City's wetland and storm drainage regulations will ensure wetland and floodplain ` � impacts are minimal. The application complies with applicable shoreland regulations. There are no natural features on the site that can be considered unique. 20. All exterior lighting sha11 be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the public right-of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts; The lighting plan satisfies this requirement. To address lighting that may be added to the site in the future, the�e should be a condition to the conditional use permit to require dark sky compliant fixtures and maintenance of zero light levels at the property line. 21. Incorporates efforts to conserve energy whenever practical; The Project Narrative does not specifically address this. The applicant should be asked �about it. , 22.Not detrimental to the public health,public safety, or general welfare. _ A conditional use permit/site plan approval may be granted subject to such conditions as the council may prescribe. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit and site plan but denial of the setback variance if the following are provided before Council consideration of the permit: 1. Revised plans reflecting the most recent site plan and the City Engineer's comments. 2. A revised landscape plan changing the row of axborvitae as recommended by staff and includ.ing a wetland buffer improvement plan. and the following conditions are attached to the final approval: 1. Any additional lighting on the site to be dark sky compliant and not create glare, with the zero light level at the property line being maintained. 2. The Owner providing an escrow and signing an escrow agreement to ensure that erosion and sediment control measures are properly mainta.ined. 3. The Owner providing the financial securities required by code to ensure that all non- building improvements are properly installed, including sewer and water lines and services.