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O'Reilly's Auto Parts - Sketch Plan 2. DESCRPTION OF REQUEST: The applicant is requesting informal comments on a sketch plan for commercial development on a 0.64 acre parcel for a 7,385 square foot auto parts store. The property is located on the northeast corner of 147"' Street and Highway 61 (former Ricci's property). The property is zoned Central Business (C-1) and is located in the area of the City where development is guided by the downtown plan and design guidelines. KmsUMMIX"I, 11RO Surrounding Land Use and Zoning The properties to the north and south are zoned Central Business (C-1) and are occupied by commercial development. The property to the east is zoned Central Residential (CR -3) and is occupied by a single family home. The property to the west across Highway 61 is zoned Future Central Business (FCB) and is occupied by single family homes. Natural Characteristics of the Site The property is currently vacant and is flat. There are no wetlands on the property. 4. SKETCH PLAN: General Layout The sketch plan shows the building pushed towards the north property line in the northwestern comer of the property. The parking areas are located on the east and south side of the building. The access into the property is off of 147t' Street and towards the east side of the property. The main entrance into the building is shown on the south side. The sketch plan is showing a connection to the existing sidewalk along Highway 61 and the addition of a sidewalk along 147th Street. Consistency with the Downtown Plan and Design Guidelines and Ordinance Standards The City approved the downtown plan and design guidelines in April of 2007. The plan and guidelines identify the core downtown area focused along Highway 61 from County Road 8 to 147th Street, however, the plan extends north to the post office and south to 144th Street. The downtown design guidelines state that buildings in this area should be oriented to the street with fully articulated street facades (doors and windows) based on traditional downtown storefronts. The downtown plan shows a building at the southwest corner of the property with the building placed at the corner of 147th Street and Highway 61. The former Ricci's building was placed at the southwest corner of the property and this was considered the downtown area at that time. Prior to the adoption of the downtown plan and design guidelines, there were buildings that were placed further back on properties. Since then the City has adopted guidelines that encourage buildings to orient to the streets and to anchor the corners at key intersections like a traditional downtown. Pa