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October 13, 2003 City Council Apollo Center Driveway Access The Zoning Ordinance states that driveways onto arterials and major collectors are prohibited where alternative street access is available. The Comprehensive Plan does not distinguish Lilac Drive as a major collector. For the purposes of this analysis, then, access shall be allowed onto Lilac Street. The Zoning Ordinance requires that curb cuts shall not be located less than 30 feet from the intersection of two (2) or more local or minor street rights -of -way. It further states that curb cut/driveway access shall not be located less than 40 feet from one another. Curb cuts shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from the side yard property line. The proposed curb cut in this development enters approximately 100 feet east of Apollo Drive. The curb cut/driveway as proposed will be approximately 20 feet from the east lot line, which meets the City's standard.The proposal meets the requirements of the Ordinance for curb cuts. Off Street Loading Section 3, Subd. 6. G. states that any structure that requires the receipt or distribution of materials or merchandise by trucks or similar vehicles, off- street loading space shall be provided. The proposed development includes a substantial amount of space devoted to retail, but it is not apparent that loading areas are designed in. In the staff's meeting with the developer and his contractor, the issue of delivery areas was addressed. The contractor, who has developed shopping malls, indicated that for the type of retail that is proposed to be located in this development, most deliveries are made by UPS or other delivery service through the front door. While this may be the case, without knowing the exact makeup of the tenants, it makes sense to designate two stalls in back as truck loading zones for larger deliveries. Loading areas must be designated and included in the design in the rear of the structure. Utilities A utility plan was submitted for review by the City Engineer. Water and sewer service are available to the site. As a condition of plan approval, the utility - related modifications and comments, as set forth in the City Engineer's memo, should be incorporated into the final plans. Stormwater Page 7