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Memo to Planning Commission/P 99-14&CU 99-36 December 28, 1999 Page 3 The parking for the adjacent retail space and the freestanding building, with . the exception of some of the spaces right in front of the freestanding building, will also be installed at this time. As proposed, there is no separation between the building, pedestrian areas, merchandise pick up areas and traffic areas. Curbing should be installed along the front of the building to provide a distinct separation between uses. The curb could be lowered in areas that will be designated as merchandise loading areas and at the entrance and exit. Installing curbing would also eliminate the need for many of the numerous bollards located around the building. The curb should also be extend around from the drive aisle connecting Walmart , across the front of the future attached retail space, to the front of this store. The proposed storage area at the northeast corner of the building is located too close to the drive aisle at the north end of the building. If a vehicle is stopped at the storage area, the drive aisle would be blocked. A more appropriate location would be on the north side of the building. It could be placed so that it does not block the drive aisle and there would be an opportunity to provide screening. The plat would have to be adjusted so this area is included as part of Home Depot's lot. • Access to the site is provided as shown on the approved development plan. There are four access points for this site, one from Tyler Street, which is right in - right out only, two from 179th Avenue and one from Zane Street. The loading docks are located on the south side of the store facing 179th Avenue. Because the building is surrounded on three sides by public streets it would be difficult to place the loading docks so they are not visible from a public right-of-way. The docks will be about 4 feet below the grade of the street and will be partially screened with a wall that will match the exterior of the building. Landscaping will be provided to help screen the loading docks from the adjacent streets. Grading, Drainage and Utilities Grading, drainage and utilities are addressed in the City Engineer's memo Outdoor Storage and Display The proposal includes an 11,000 square foot outdoor storage area and seasonal garden center. The area will be enclosed with a 20 foot fence with columns and eight foot high walls on the side and rear. The front will include • 3-4 foot high knee wall. The fence will look like a wrought iron fence. The S:\PLANNING\SCOTT\CU9936.DOC