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Planning Commission/CU 04-31 October 26,2004 Page 2 • Preliminary Utility Plan (C-4.0 & C-4.1) • Preliminary Landscape Plan (L-1.0&L-2.0) Overview The original store received a Conditional Use Permit in October 1999 and a condition of that approval required an amended CUP if an expansion was considered. The proposed expansion complies with the original PUD with one slight variation from the original site plan. This variation includes new building entrances, in addition to the expansion to the end of the building. Two new store entrances will be built, requiring realignment of the drive immediately in front of the store. The new design will minimize the curves that vehicles now navigate while driving along the front of the store. Analysis • The approved development plan proposed a 197,000 square foot building plus an area for future expansion of 65,000 sqft for a total of 208,000 sqft. The original store was constructed with 140,991 sqft and the expansion proposes 69,671 sqft, for a total area of 210,662 sqft. The expansion area is being constructed mainly to create a food center (groceries,bakery and deli). The majority of the expansion will be to the east of the existing building with some expansion to the south for new entrances. The proposed building height will be less than 35-feet. The architectural scheme for the expansion will be consistent with the original design with integrally colored rock face block exterior, contrasting colors including earthwork tones with a green accent color. Also, varying rooflines, accent materials at the two vestibule entrances, additional pilasters similar to the existing, and an upgrade to the garden center entrance will be incorporated. In addition, screening will be provided for trash compactors, truck wells, compressors, storage areas and rooftop equipment. The proposed building complies with design standards of Elk River Crossing. Parking and Circulation The original store was constructed with 757 parking stalls. There is 180,334 sqft of sales area,which requires 902 parking spaces (1/200). The 30,328 sqft of warehouse space requires 16 parking spaces (1/2,000). Total parking required is 918 and the expansion will provide a total of 975 parking stalls. Parking lot light standards are anticipated to be approximately 42-feet in height, similar to the existing height. Staff does not recommend that more impervious surface be created at this site. The proposed parking expansion at the west end of the site need only be shown as proof of parking as there is an abundance of parking with the existing conditions. If this expanded parking is approved,it will create a third access to/from the Wal-Mart site off of Zane Street. ti:\PLANNING\Case Files\2004\CU 04-31 Wal-Mart\CU 04-31_PC.doc