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Case File: CU 08-17 Page 3 Analysis Zane Street Commons Eazl Hohlen The subject site is vacant with minimal tree coverage, a small wetland is present. At this time the applicant is requesting Conditional Use Permit approval on the most northern part of the parcel. The subject property map be developed in phases with this approval being of phase I. Phase II will require its own site plan review process, and is not pictured. Easements As noted above, the site is encumbered by several easements. Existing overhead power lines are prevalent throughout the site. As proposed, many easements will be vacated and created. These easements are to the benefit of Great River Energy, and will need to be vacated by them. Great River Energy, in its letter of May 30, 2008, requires further review of the plans in relation to its infrastructure. Any approval is conditioned on the vacation of easements from Great River Energy; the Commission may find it beneficial to table the request, pending resolution of the easement question. Access The main entrance will be from Zane Street, two accesses are proposed at this time. The northern of the two drives will line up with an access for Home Depot. A possible future drive to the north is shown for additional circulation options. The southern of the two drives with be adjacent to a short retaining wall, near a pond. Pax'ki-. n~ Parking has been calculated as one stall per 200 square feet (retail), which would require 105 parking stalls for the proposed two buildings. Uses other than retail map require additional parking. The site plan indicates there are 143 stalls provided. Included in these spaces are portions of 43 spaces on City right-of--way, in a proposed easement. Staff and the city attorney are reviewing this proposal =The easement will make it clear that the applicant is responsible for maintaining the parking stalls. Architecture o ~ i___ The site is designed to be consistent with the Elk ^~ River Crossing PUD architectural standards. The prominent exterior materials include brick and EIFS. To be consistent, buildings over 100 feet in length ~_ should incorporate recesses, off-sets, pilasters or n~ ~ ~- ~°" °" ""x- -~ angular forms so that no uninterrupted length exceeds 50 feet. The wall projection or recess should be a depth of about 3% of the length of the uninterrupted building length. These requirements from the PUD agreement, apply to the front, and all facades visible from adjoining properties or public streets. Staff and the applicant have worked together to develop a facade plan that meets the material requirements, although it is unclear that the facade relief is provided. i e o=~ - __ ~_ ~_ o; n 50'-0' MR% .. S:\PI.ANNING MAIN\Case Files\CUP\CU 08-17 Zane Street Commons\staff report 8-12-08.doc