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Memo Planning Commission/CU 99-32 <br /> September 28, 1999 <br /> Page 2 <br /> • being asked to consider this request prior to final plat approval for Elk River <br /> Crossing. The City Council will consider the final plat concurrently with this <br /> request for a conditional use permit. <br /> Site Plan <br /> The site plan was compared to the development plan approved as part of the <br /> conditional use permit for the PUD. The approved development plan included <br /> a 197,000 square foot building including an area indicated for future <br /> expansion. The proposed Wal-Mart is 143,000 square feet plus an area for a <br /> 65,000 square foot expansion. The site plan shows the adjacent lot to the <br /> north, Lot 1, Block 2, for future additional parking. The additional lot is <br /> needed so that Wal-Mart can meet the parking requirements for the future <br /> addition. <br /> At this time the Planning Commission is being asked to consider just the <br /> initial 143,000 square foot building and associated parking and landscaping. <br /> Wal-Mart will have to apply for a separate conditional use permit if and <br /> when they move forward with any expansion plans <br /> Parking and Access <br /> • The plan shows 779 parking spaces to be included as part of the initial <br /> construction. The 143,000 square foot retail space requires 715 parking <br /> spaces. The additional 64 parking spaces being provided should meet any <br /> additional parking needs for the outdoor garden center. The parking <br /> requirements for the expansion will be assessed at the time they come <br /> forward with future plans. The proposed spaces and drive aisles meet the <br /> dimensional requirements of the zoning code. <br /> Access to the site is provided as shown on the approved development plan. <br /> There are 2 access points provided from Zane Street, one at the north end <br /> and one at the south end of the site. They are 25 feet wide and will allow for <br /> one lane in and one lane out. <br /> Loading docks are located in the rear of the building, abutting County Road <br /> 12. The loading docks are at an elevation that is about 15 feet below County <br /> Road 12. The loading doors do not face the road, the trucks will back in so <br /> that they are parallel to the street. Extra plantings should be provided along <br /> County Road 12 to screen the loading docks from the street. <br /> Grading and Drainage <br /> IIIGrading, Drainage and utilities are addressed in the City Engineer's memo. <br /> S:\PLANNING\SCOTT\CU99-32.DOC <br />