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Lakeview Family Dentistry — Site plan and variance requests Page 6 D. Site Plan The application complies with the ordinance standards as follows: Building Setbacks The proposed site plan meets the building setbacks from the front, side, and rear lot lines for the C-1 zoning district requirements. The applicant is requesting a variance from the ordinary high water level building setback in the Shoreland Overlay District requirements. Building Height The C-1 zoning district has a maximum building height of 35 feet. The site plan meets this requirement. Building Coverage and Lot Coverage The C-1 zoning district has a maximum impervious surface coverage of 90%, however, the Shoreland Overlay District has a maximum impervious surface coverage of 25%. The proposed site plan has an impervious surface coverage of 50.6%, requiring a variance. The applicant is requesting a variance from the impervious surface lot coverage requirements. Landscaping Section 90-181 of the Zoning Ordinance provides landscaping requirements for commercial development. The site plan includes tree and shrub locations and species. The ordinance provides two ways of calculating the required amount of trees and shrubs. One based on the square footage of the building and one based on the perimeter of the site, whichever is greater. In this case staff used the perimeter of the site. In order to meet the landscape requirements, 10 deciduous trees, 5 coniferous trees, 5 ornamental trees, and 32 shrubs are required to be installed. The applicant is using existing and new landscaping to meet the landscaping requirements. The site plan exceeds the City's landscaping requirements. Lighting The ordinance requires lighting to consist of cut-off fixtures and for light cast on adjacent property and roads not to exceed 1/2 foot candle measured at the property line or 1 foot candle measured at the street's centerline. The ordinance also required the light fixtures, whether pole mounted or wall mounted to be cut-off fixtures. The applicant is proposing downcast pole fixtures and meets the lighting requirements. Streets and Access The site is located along the east side of Highway 61 and has existing access. The applicant is not proposing to expand the access but is proposing to expand the parking lot. If needed, the applicant shall have a driveway permit issued by MNDOT.