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<br /> <br />than needed, as indicated by the 5.56 ratio. With the addition, we are actually reducing the amount of <br />parking per square foot of building. Further reducing parking as suggested would lead to severe <br />congestion during peak shopping periods, possibly leading to people searching for parking at Home <br />Depot or across Zane Street. The increased congestion would jeopardize the safety of customers <br />driving and walking in and near the parking lot. <br /> <br />The addition of groceries to the store also introduces a use that is more intensive in terms of trips <br />generated. Generally accepted values are 8.9 trips per 1000 s.f. during the PM peak for a discount <br />supermarket versus only 3.8 trips per 1000 s.f. for a discount superstore. So, the parking is needed. <br /> <br />We therefore respectfully request that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the <br />conditional use permit to City Council without condition No.9, related to proof of parking. <br /> <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br /> <br />MFRA <br /> <br />~l~.. <br /> <br />Ronald L. Dokken, P.E. <br /> <br />Cc: KK Yeow, Wal-Mart Stores <br />Cassandra Bozeman, Wal-Mart Stores <br />David Sellergren, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. <br />file <br />