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as well as Columbia Road and Brookpark Road or they could play a shell game. However, the overlay sheet depicts a maximum density plan. The base plan shows what the owners can build on the site. They are permitted to build an 85,000 to 90,000 square foot building based on the square footage of the site. A few years later they could return and request to expand that building to 120,000 square feet to reach the size of building they want. They do not want to play games. Brief discussion took place regarding whether or not the applicant submitted any documents for the board to review before the meeting. Mr. Conway explained that the current proposal was not a normal development proposal so there was nothing submitted by the developer. Mr. Berryhill indicated that the 8 1/2 x 11 sheet shows what they would like to do. They require a couple of variances from the Board of Zoning Appeals. They are offering the city a negotiated settlement of some sort that could be reach. The first is the density on the parcel itsel£ They would like to develop 220,000 square feet as shown in the plan. They would write an agreement to the city and residents too not to extend on to Westview Drive or Columbia Road. They would also expand the buffer zone for the perimeter of the site to 100 feet landscape instead of the 75-foot buffer required by code. For consideration of doing the above they ask Planning Commission and Council to consider the adoption of a plan as shown. Description of site development; Mr. Berryhill the first building they request is a 125,000 square foot retail Target Store. Second structure is 30,000 square foot retail building. Then several mix use buildings used in the form of out parcel developments of office and retail shown on parcel C and parcel D of the plan. There would be retail on the first floor and office on the second floor. The plan is simple and they understand the needs of the City as well as the residents. They have tried to address the concerns of the residents by not seeking access to the rear road and increasing the buffer size. The first 75-feet of land would remain a natural landscaped area. The remaining 25-foot area would include mounds, fencing, and evergreens to hide the parcel from the residential neighborhood as much as possible. The ordinance requires 6.5 spaces per 1,000 square foot for parking within a shopping development. They will request a variance to be allowed 5.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet. This would minimize the impact of asphalt used on the entire parcel. They will have end islands, grass areas, planting areas and add trees to the site to create as nice of a shopping center they can. They would keep and augment the landscape area in the form of a conservation easement. This would keep them from ever returning to develop that area and they would be willing to put that in writing. They feel that they have selected the most desirable tenant out there for this type of use. They know there is a need for a Target within this community. This is a regional retail district because of the proximity to the mall. They are sensitive to the parcel being close to residential land. They are looking for high quality low impact development for the site. Board members comments and concerns; Mr. 5palding questioned how 100% retail fit within the mix use district D specifications, which indicates no more than 50% retail. Mr. Berryhill suggested that he felt that the plan they submitted shows the outer buildings retail and office are ancillary use. Mr. Spalding read allowed the code, which lists ancillary uses. Mr. O'Malley provided Mr. Berryhill a copy of the latest version of the Mix Use District D code. Mr. Berryhill felt that their use fell under section E of the code. Mrs. Hoff-Smith questioned the portion of 155,000 square feet of retail opposed to 46,000 square feet of non-retail use. 1VIr. Berryhill commented that he was looking at the plan as a negotiated settlement and giving back to get something from the 2