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• • Spirit Hills. Page 7 of 8 Comment: Each use should conform to the specific standards listed within the General Business section of the zoning ordinance. Specifically, the day care should meet the requirements listed under Section 7 H(11)(a). Environmental Board: The Environmental Board reviewed the proposed development on April 24, 2002 and recommended approval. Their comments are attached and, where applicable, have been incorporated into this report. Rice Creek Watershed District Review: The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) granted a TWAFAA (Table With Authorization For Administration Action) on February 27, 2002, pending resolution of Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) issues. The applicant is proposing to fill 8,000 square feet of existing wetland on the site. 3,041 square feet is proposed to be mitigated on -site. The applicant is currently working with the RCWD to satisfy the remaining mitigation requirements through a comprehensive drainage plan for the site, future Ware Road extension and surrounding properties. The wetland delineations have been approved and RCWD has agreed to work with the applicant to create the best solution for wetland impacts and protection. No permit for the work at Spirit Hills will be issued until the overall impacts are addressed during the Ware Road permitting process. Anoka County Highway Department: A copy of the application has been submitted to Anoka County for review. Their comments, will need to be incorporated into the site design. Dedication of access control, along Birch Street, to Anoka County should be shown on the final plat. It is anticipated that improvements to the Ware Road/Birch Street intersection, including turn lanes will be required. Site Improvement Performance Agreement: Prior to the commencement of any site work, the applicant will be required to enter into a performance agreement with the City and post all the necessary securities required by it. RECOMMENDATION Based on the findings contained in this report and subject to the conditions listed below, our office recommends the following: A. Approval of rezoning the site to GB, General Business and approval of the PDO overlay subject to the following conditions: 1. The site and buildings shall be developed as outlined on the plans dated 3/4/02 and last revised 6/12/02. • 2. A sidewalk shall be installed along the frontage of Ware Road and shall be maintained by the commercial development.