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• Bruggeman Properties Page 6of13 • • Circulation. As shown on the submitted site plan, southerly access to the retail center is to be provided via a private street system. A primary concern related to site circulation involves the potential traffic conflicts that may exist west of the retail building. As proposed, a motor fuel station customer traveling north on Hodgson Road will be forced to encounter the backing of vehicles and pedestrian traffic within the retail center parking area. This situation is considered problematic from a circulation and traffic safety standpoint. In response to star s concern in this area, the applicant has submitted a site plan alternative and supportive narrative addressing this issue (see attached correspondence). To address such concerns, the applicant has proposed to install traffic calming devices as a means of reducing area traffic speeds. Specifically, textured colored concrete paving has been proposed in two areas within parking lot. While staff appreciates such efforts, the actual influence such paving will have upon area traffic speed is considered questionable particularly in the winter months when they will not be visible. It is the opinion of staff that the circulation pattern to the west of the retail center needs to be re- examined and possibly re- designed to address these concerns. It is understood that resolution of this issue (as well as the impervious surface coverage concern) may require the downsizing of the building. Lot Size and Setbacks. While the Planned Development Overlay designation can provide flexibility from the strict terms of the Ordinance, the requirements of the underlying GB, General business District are considered an appropriate guideline. The lot and building performance standards for properties within the GB District are listed below. Required Proposed Lot size minimum 20,000 sq. ft. 46,533 sq. ft. Lot width minimum 100 feet 177 feet Setbacks — building Collector Streets Local Streets Side yard Rear yard Setbacks - parking Streets Side yard Rear yard 40 feet 30 feet 10 feet 30 feet 15 feet 10 feet 10 feet 40 feet* 30 feet 50 feet 25 feet 15 feet 10 feet 10 feet Building height 45 feet 21 feet Green space 25 percent 29 percent