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Council Minutes of 10/19/2004 recommended the rezoning. The rezoning was approved by City Council eazlier this ~,~ yeaz. Since that rezoning process was undertaken and completed, the applicant submitted development plans for the site, which were approved by the Planning Commission on October 12. The proposal involves the addition of neazly 8,500 sq. ft. of commercial space to the north of the existing structure that will involve the re-facing of the existing building and other site improvements. The total commercial square footage will be approximately 11,800 sq. ft. The three residential lots aze proposed to be consolidated with the corner lot, and the residential structures will be demolished to accommodate the development. It was noted that the applicant has met with city staff and architects in design workshops to make recommendations for improvements to the appearance of the center. The applicant has been extremely willing to cooperate with the city and made considerable design modifications that are a significant improvement to the development and will be an attractive appearance on the corner of Clague and Lorain. Because of its location on the corner of a busy intersection, traffic and circulation was a significant concern. The applicant proposed two entry points into the development. The Lorain Road entry being aright-in, right-out only to prevent traffic conflicts at the intersection. The width of the lot and the configuration of parking, traffic isles and adrive-through on the west side of the building also necessitates one-way traffic around the north and west perimeter of the site. The Boazd of Zoning Appeals approved variances for the project including a special permit for alterations in adding to anon-conforming structure. There was a 16 ft. variance request for setback from the right-of--way to pazking on corner lots, a 10 ft. side yard setback for the west property line; a variance for 3 lights at the north property line. Additionally, the applicant made plan modifications based upon Planning Commission recommendations: a north side pazking azea changed to angled parking; an increase of the width of the drive lane and a reduction to the landscape buffer to 15 feet; a revised landscape plan with irrigation shown was submitted; loading/unloading areas of the appropriate size were shown on the submittal; security lighting on the west end of the building was indicated. The committee was impressed with the presentation, and it should be quite an improvement for the azea. The committee unanimously approved subject to the recommendations of the various boards and commissions. Councilman Gareau made a motion to approve the Corner Stone Plaza development at the corner of Clague and Lorain subject to the recommendations of the various boards and commissions. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dailey. Roll call: Gazeau, yes; Dailey, yes, commenting that he thinks this will be the most exciting project done in Ward II in a number of years. It will definitely enhance that area and make it a better gateway into our community. Roll call continued: Kasler, yes; Limpert, yes; McKay, yes; Miller, yes; Nashar, yes. The motion passed unanimously. .. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Dennis Lambert, 25057 Cazey Lane ^ Inquired of the Law Director with regard to Ordinance 2004-156 if he could be cited by the police for not having a "blue bag" when walking his dog if he properly disposes of the bag before the walk is complete. Law Director Dubelko did not believe the police would give a citation if it was understood that the bag had been placed in a proper receptacle. Mr. Lambert does not believe the ordinance is as 6 ,, o-R.~.... _ ~,u ,~,ni,._.,~,,.. _ . _. ~~.~~_ .- - i