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urban planning - design - market research 2101 hennepin avenue south minneapols mufuiesota 55405 (612) 871- 2661 MEMORANDUM TO: Little Canada Planning Commission FROM: David Licht/Bob Hill DATE: March 14, 1978 RE: 2080 Rice Street (Speedy Market) FILE NO: Little Canada (758.09) Comments and Recommendation to Revised Proposal: The Schroeder Milk Company has submitted a proposal for the installation of two (2) dual self-service gasoline pumps at the above referenced address. The original proposal was returned with recommendations for changes in the circulation system and parking configuration. llmoo� The revised site plan indicates that four additional parking spaces will be provided over the amount (16) that was originally suggested. Twenty-six parking spaces currently exist on the site. Based upon ordinance requirements, assuming 2,600 square feet of retail space, 30 parking spaces are required at one space per 85 square feet of retail area. Already recognized by the City is that the current standard is quite stringent in that a variance was granted to permit the 26 spaces now existing. On the revised site plan which is attached, use for employee parking has been provided on the southeast corner of the property. While the design and use of this area is questionable, it does resolve some parking problem. With this in mind, plus other site improvements which are proposed, we would go along with the number of spaces suggested. The closing of the entrance off County Road C closest to Rice Street has eliminated the circulation problems cited in the first proposal. No new problems have resulted from a review of the new plan. .. As a result of these revisions, there appears no physical reason not to approve the revised proposal. A word of caution though is added, the height of the plantings noted on the site plan along the County Road C and Rice Street corner should be I imited so as not to extend into the "sight -triangle" in accordance with Chapter 913.060 of the Municipal Code. CLERK'S EXHIBIT NO. 67 Meeting-4-12-78