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Planning & Zoning Board June 13, 2001 Page 26 Mr. Rafferty reiterated his concern regarding having more trees within the development. He asked staff what they would like to see. Mr. Wessel replied this was a commercial center and heavy landscaping was not envisioned for it. Mr. Rafferty again strongly recommended heavy landscaping, especially trees. He believed trees could do a good job for masking the large parking lots. Chair Schaps agreed with Mr. Rafferty with respect to green space in the parking lot. However, he could live with a mixed concept. He also agreed it should be visually congruent with The Village. Mr. Wessel replied staff was very aware of making this development connect with The Village. Ms. Lane disagreed with Mr. Rafferty's suggestion about the landscaping. She stated if they did a good job with landscaping along the outside businesses, the parking lot would not need excessive landscaping. She did not have a problem with a large parking area. Mr. Lyden suggested breaking up the parking area and putting some retail in the middle. Terry O'Connell asked if it was possible to have a parking ramp:as part of the Kohl's parking, which would leave more open space. Mr. Wessel replied a Barking structure was never contemplated for this project. There was adequate surface'l arking available. Mr. Corson made a MOTION to continue to public heann_; o the July, ' 2001 meeting, and was supported by Mr. Lyden. Motion carried 5-0. I. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEAR NG,..Land`Holding Group, 12th &Hollvs Preliminary Plat Chair Schaps reopened the public h t 10:22;1p.m. Staff presented the licatiqu;b x t g app cant had submitted a preliminaryplat for the PP y:P � PP northwest corner of 12th Ave. and Tally Dnve. The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed a concept plan of the plat on"Tanuary 10 2001. The Planning and Zoning Board first reviewed the preliminary plat on February t3,420_,01- and the item was tabled pending the TWAFFA, tree preservation plan and grading submittals. The additional information had now been provided. Staff presented its analysis of the request, noting the site was zoned for residential development. The site was within the existing MUSA. Staff stated the R -1X minimum lot size was 12,825 sf of upland. All of the lots met or exceed this minimum lot size. The proposed lot widths were compliant with the minimum standard of a width of 90 feet for interior lots and 115 feet for comer lots. The minimum lot depth was 135 feet. All the lots except Lot 8 comply with this standard. Lot 8 had a depth of 127 feet, which required a variance. Staff indicated the ordinance stated that in considering requests for variance the City shall make a finding of fact that: