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Ms. Wenger said the proposal consists of a new commercial building and site improvements on this vacant property for a new Dollar General store. The parcel is zoned General Retail Business. Property adjacent to the south is zoned Single Residence C; property adjacent to the east is split zoned GRB/SRC. Other property boundaries are commercial. The proposed building is 7,617 square feet constructed mainly of masonry. The applicant's original proposal was to- use a vast majority of painted split face block with a small storefront glass area for the entry. In response to staff comments, some improvements have been made. The painted block has been replaced with painted brick. Two additional windows with awnings were added to the storefront. On side elevations, changes in brick pattern mimic windows. Ornamental landscaping is proposed along the front parking row and in the beds adjacent to the building. Spruce trees are proposed along the southern residential boundary. A 6 foot high wood privacy fence is also proposed along the south property line. Landscape irrigation is required and indicated in the landscape plan notes. Parking provided is adequate. A proposed trash enclosure located to the north of the building is constructed of painted brick to match the building with wood gates. The applicant had discussed the possibility of outdoor display of inerchandise at this location and was requested to show locations on the site plan. None appears on the recent plans submitted. Two curb cuts are shown, one is existing and an apron exists at the location of the southern drive. The northern parcel line bisects the northern curb cut. Plans show the existence of access easements between this parcel and the CVS property to the north. However, the existence of easements between private parties does not excuse the applicant from adhering to local zoning regulations. In this case, the side setback is violated. Variances are requested for rear building setback (east), side yard setback (north), excessive illumination levels and excessive wall signage. Required rear building setback is 25 feet and the applicant shows a setback of 10.4 feet at the closest point. While the neighboring lot is commercially zoned, it is an apartment complex, so it is residential in nature. Ms. Wenger was concerned about illumination of the front sidewalk area in contrast to surrounding businesses. When the grandfathered nonconforming CVS sign is removed, the Dollar General ground sign will need to be factored into square footage. Mr. Russell said that a 14.6 ft. rear yard variance is requested, 10 ft. side yard variance required for parking and drives where property abuts CVS property, variance for 5.3 fc for average illumination, and 11.5 sq. ft. variance for signage. Mr. DiFranco required a site survey stamped by a licensed surveyor are required, storm water quantity control required, storm water quality control required if disturbing an acre or more, more detailed drawings of storm and sanitary sewers, and coordination of tree and shrub locations in regards to storm sewers, all of which can be addressed when detailed drawings are submitted. Mr. Paulson stated Dollar General is not proposing outdoor sales at this time. Trees that will be placed close to fence will provide screening for apartment complex residents but he did not think it would pose a problem for the sewers. Dollar General is proposing a zoning compliant ground