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• Bruggeman Properties • • Page 11 of 13 Comment: The proposed commercial use of the property is not expected to create any excessive externalities that would be abnormal to the character of commercial sites. 7. Will have vehicular approaches to the property which are so designed as not to create traffic congestion or an interference with traffic on surrounding public thoroughfares Comment: The site layout meets standards held within the City's Zoning Ordinance including turn lanes, access width, and access spacing/location. 8. Will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance. Comment: The applicant is currently working with City Engineer to satisfy drainage related issues. 9. Will conform to specific standards of this ordinance applicable to the particular use. Comment: The proposed use will as a condition of approval meet the applicable requirements of the Ordinance. RECOMMENDATION It is the opinion of staff that several key issues need to be addressed prior to this development moving forward. Specific issues of note include excessive impervious surface coverage, site circulation concerns and uncertainties regarding Watershed District review of the project. As a result, we cannot recommend approval until the following items have been addressed: 1. The site plan is modified to address circulation related concerns west of the proposed retail center. 2. The site plan be modified such that impervious surface coverage (for each lot) not exceed 60 percent as required by the Shoreland Ordinance. 3. Comments from the Rice Creek Watershed District are received and recommendations of the District have been satisfied. 4. The concerns of the City Engineer related to grading, drainage and utilities as outlined in the memorandum dated 2/4/03 be satisfied.