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Planning & Zoning Board August 14, 2002 Page 13 APPROVED MINUTES building plan review process. At this point, the site plans provided for Lots 1-3 are conceptual in nature and are intended to dem onstrate the developabili ty of the lots and a comprehensive storm water management and circulation system. Access to the proposed retail center is to be provided via two 30-foot wide curb cuts along Apollo Drive. While the westerly curb cut is in direct alignment with an existing curb cut to the north, the easternmost curb cut is slightly offset fr om an existing curb cut to the north. As a condition of site and building plan approval, the easterly cu rb cut should be shifted approximately 15 feet to the west to create a direct alignment. Additionally, approval of the easterly curb cut will require an access agreement with Kohl’s. Staff stated the proposed circul ation is considered well con ceived and is integrated into the overall circulation system proposed for the subdivision. One minor concern that exists in regard to site circulation is the temporary dead-end parking arrangement on the west side of the site. To address this concern, a temporary turn-around should be provided at the western terminus of the parki ng area (either on site or within Lot 3). Staff indicated while the Planned Development Over lay designation can provide flexibility from the strict terms of the Or dinance, the requirements of the underlying SC, Shopping Center District are considered an appropriate guideline. Staff noted within SC zoning di stricts, a 50-foot setback is required from arterial streets. As shown on the preliminary site plan, a 30-foot principal build ing setback has been proposed along I-35. At 2.3 acres in size, th e subject property also fails to meet the minimum 3-acre lot requirement imposed in the SC District. Staff stated the PDO section of the Ordinance does state how ever, that perimeter setbacks can be established by applying the setback requirements of th e surrounding district or can be related to the height of the buildings. While both the proposed setback and lot area deviations can be accommodated via the PDO, City officials should determine their acceptability. As a condition of site and building plan a pproval, a determination should be made that the proposed building is cons istent with the design gui delines of the Lino Lakes Marketplace PDO. As shown on the submitte d building elevations, the proposed building replicates many of the design features of the adjacent Target and Kohl’s buildings including: • Colonial Style gable roof forms • Cornice details • A defined base • Accentuated building corners • Finish colors