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• PLANNING CASE NO. 453-96 AUGUST 07, 1996 PAGE TWO OF THREE 35 parking area stalls on the east side of the property. The applicant wishes to increase the number of stalls in order to meet the demands of a tenant that may locate to the business park. The total parking stalls provided on the site will total 500 parking stalls. As the plans indicate, the parking spaces located on the east side of the property will abut the property line. The Municipal Code addresses the importance creating a landscaping buffer from parking lot to property line in Section 1121.09, Subd. 11. The Planning Commission has agreed to allow parking up to the property line for this PUD development since a landscaping buffer is being provided within the right-of-way. The parking area to the south of the building will be restriped. Staff is researching with Attorney Long whether a • conditional use permit and public hearing will be required for the amendment. Staff anticipates bringing an opinion from the Attorney to the Agenda Meeting. The applicant is also requesting that the plans submitted be accepted as the general concept plan and the final plan to expedite the process of amending the PUD. Rick Wriskey, City Forester, has requested the existing trees be moved within 8'-9' from the curb along the right-of- way. The applicants at the Agenda Meeting agreed to look into this option. Staff recommends adding a continency that a landscaping plan be submitted and approved by the City Forester. The applicant has been advised that the amendment will require Rice Creek Watershed District approval. A contingency may be added to the development review requiring this approval. Attorney Long has advised that a public hearing will be required to amend the PUD agreement. •