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Little Canada Planning Commission Little Canada Mayor and City Council 4 September 1985 Page Two Drive Aisle Space and Access. Minimum drive aisle width for 90 degree parking must be 22 feet. All drive aisles on the site plan are shown to exceed this requirement. The proposed addition will cause a change in the circulation pattern for the development by circumventing traffic from the south Market Place Drive access around the addition. The current circulation pattern allows for a direct route from Market Place Drive to the Rice Street access. This current pattern is viewed as unfavorable in that it provides for an easy and direct route through the development for traffic not using the facility. Thus, we see the proposed circulation system as a positive improvement. The site plan shows four access points into the mall. This spatial arrangement does meet City requirements with the exception of the north access on Rice Street which must be five feet from the property line. In addition, each of the curb cuts exceed the 24 foot maximum requirement. While we assume these access points are currently in use, it is our intention to make these issues aware to the Commission and Council to insure that the necessary variance and approvals were previously received. Location of the curb cut within five feet of the property line requires a variance; exceeding the maximum curb cut width requires approval of the City Engineer. Loading. Unloading of large trucks will be from behind the Rainbow Foods store. The loading berth area exceeds the 70 foot City standard. Trucks will use both entrances from either Rice Street or Market Place Avenue and will exit on the opposite side. Thus, no turn around area shall be needed. Maneuvering space, however, will be needed for turns. Thus, we are proposing that the parking stalls along the east lot line be eliminated in order to facilitate truck move- ment and increase turning radius. Elimination of these stalls would not infringe upon the necessary parking spaces required. It is important to note that two additional loading berths are located behind the mall (see Exhibit) in conformance with the City standard of 30 feet in length. Landscaping. Some minor landscaping is proposed for the area along the bank property line. It is strongly recommended, however, that a detailed landscaping plan be submitted along with a bond in conformance with City requirements before issuance of a building permit. RECOMMENDATION We recommend concept approval for the proposed Market Place addition contingent upon the following items: 1. The developers apply for a PUD amendment. 2. The 25 parking spaces on the east lot line be eliminated. 3. The five foot property line barrier be observed throughout the development. 4. The developer submit a landscape plan and performance bond in conformance with City requirements. cc: Joseph Chlebeck Don Carley Tom Sweeney 26 Lowell Nagovsky Charles Faegre Edward J. Kodet, Jr.