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l J 3 l 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 a 1 i 1 1 YAN. definition. A variety of landscaping materials will be used to improve the aesthetics of the parking and drive areas. The site access points are planned via the extension of Apollo Drive at the southwest comer of the PROPERTY through the site and connecting to 77th Street and a secondary access point midway between the intersections of 77`h and Apollo on Lake Drive. The APPLICANT has requested the traffic and feasibility studies for roadway improvements to Lake Drive and the Apollo Drive extension. The City's Consultants and Engineer are conducting these studies and a portion of these costs associated with these studies is to be paid for by APPLICANT. The City, County, and APPLICANT will be working toward an agreement on cost shares associated with roadway improvements prior to final plat and building plan approval. Hours of operation for the retail center will be seven days of the week 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM. SuperTarget's typically have seasonal outdoor sales, such as, spring/summer lawn and garden sales and autumn/winter holiday outdoor display and Christmas tree sales, see site plan for location. Seasonal outdoor sales events .require a conditional use permit. A conditional use permit request for seasonal outdoor sales is also a part of this site and replatting approval application. The total square footage of retail space and total number of parking stalls has triggered state environmental reviews. The first is an EAW (Environmental Assessment Worksheet) and the second is an ISP (Indirect Source Permit). APPLICANT is preparing both documents for review and approval by the City, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Environmental Quality Board. In addition, APPLICANT will be submitting an application requesting approval for grading activities within the Rice Creek Watershed District. APPLICANT is requesting a parking stall variance of 193 parking spaces for the 51/2 per 1,000 square feet or 21 parking spaces for the 5.0 per 1,000 square feet city requirements. APPLICANT is proposing to provide 1,644 parking stalls (1,613 hardsurfaced and 31 proof green spaces). Further site and building square footage refinements may bring parking stall counts closer to city requirements before submittal of final construction plans. APPLICANT is also requesting lot area and setback variances for the SC- Shopping Center District. Shopping Center zoning requires minimum lot areas of 3 acres, 50' building setbacks to city streets and does not allow for common walls or zero side yard setbacks at lot lines. In conclusion, APPLICANT believes that the proposed development is in the best interest of the City. The proposal will allow for the upgrading of an agricultural parcel to commercial /retail usage. Further, APPLICANT believes that the addition of new retail businesses along with the SuperTarget Store will be an asset to the community. PARSONS TRANSPORTATION GROUP Barton- Asr:hman • De Laaw. Cathar, • Steinman Town Center Narrative Page -3- 01/15/01 •