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preservation measures be taken on the site. Staff would recommend additional plantings along the north property line, the detention pond, the south/east corner of the parking lot where it abuts the adjoining property and the south property line at Lois Lane. The CPTED Officer has requested that sumac plantings be eliminated near the north east entrance. Bert Noren of 785 Lois Lane and Ann O'Brian of 793 Lois Lane were present at the P & Z meeting and requesting fencing along their rear property lines which abuts the VFW. Mr. Carpenter stated they are very willing to work with the neighbors. Staff would suggest an additional condition of approval concerning fencing acceptable to these two property owners on Lois Lane. In summary, the Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval of the conditional use permit and site plan review on a 6 -0 vote with the following conditions: 1. Proper building permits are obtained and include an escrow deposit consisting of 1% of the construction cost to insure completion of all site improvements. 2. The parking area is redesigned to meet setback requirements of the Ordinance and the number of paved spaces reduced to 85. The applicant and architect shall pursue a "green" overflow parking are on the east side of the parking lot. This design will be subject to the review and approval of the City Forester and City Engineer. The access drive along Lake Drive must be 20' in width. 3. The parking area/A115ft4OhlierehvitliToncrete curb and gutter and surfaced with bituminous excepting the approved "green" parking area. 4. The roof on the existing building shall be replaced to match the new construction. 5. Trash handling area shall be enclosed and screened from the street right of way and adjoining properties. 6. An enhanced landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City Forester. Sumac plantings shall be removed from the area surrounding the exit doors and replaced with an appropriate planting(s) as determined by the City Forester. uiv,t, 7. Permits shall be atained from the Rice Creek Watershed District for drainage improvements. 8. The City Engineer shall approved all final grading, drainage and utility plans. 9. Access permits to Lake Drive shall be obtained from Anoka County and limited to one at 79th Street. 10. Lighting plans shall be reviewed by staff prior to installation. 11. Permits shall be required for all signage. 12. An additional 10' of ROW shall be dedicated to the County for Lake Drive. �1) j.4!!MUSA Designation for this parcel shall be resolved prior to the utility connection. 1 `, Staff would suggest additi nal condition No. Y4 requesting the VFW to provide fencing acceptable to the adjoining property owners on Lois Lane.