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ISSUES ANALYSIS Subdivision Submission Requirements. To accommodate the proposed drug store, the applicant is proposing to subdivide the existing 10.5 acre Market Place retail center parcel (Lot 1, Block 1, Market Place) into two lots. Specifically, the applicant is proposing to subdivide the property into a 8.4 acre retail center parcel and a 2.1 acre parcel (upon which the drug store would be constructed). In order for the subdivision to proceed, a legal description of the property will need to be provided Lot Area Requirements. The PUD zoning district does not establish minimum lot area and width requirements. However, both proposed lots significantly exceed the minimum requirements of the B -3, General Business district that are considered an appropriate reference for the uses under consideration. Cross Access /Parking Easements. As shown on the submitted site plan, a shared access and parking arrangement has been proposed. As a condition of subdivision approval, cross access and parking easements must be established subject to review and approval by the City Attorney and recorded with the property. Planned Unit Development Processing. The subject property is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development and is thus subject to the processing of a planned unit development permit. To be noted is that proposed development not only involves the construction of the proposed drug store but a modification to the off- street parking supply of the Market Place retail center as well. Thus, the PUD permit will encompasses both the retail center and the drug store. Access and Circulation. Both the retail center and proposed drug store will receive access from a shared access drive along the northern boundary of the property and from Market Street to the south. Generally speaking, the proposed circulation system maintains traditional movement on the site and is considered well conceived. One concern that does exist however, relates to the amount of stacking space for the drug store drive - through where only three stacking spaces (60 feet) are provided. While the Ordinance does not include a minimum stacking space requirement for drug stores, it is believed potential vehicular conflicts could result at peak traffic periods when overflow drive - through traffic extends into the adjacent drive aisle. 5