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Approved 7-0 Motion carried Motion by Commissioner Schiferl, seconded by Commissioner McPherson to approve the staff recommendation. 7-0 Motion carried (B) Samir and Elena Elkhoury request a Site Plan and Special Use Permit to permit the redevelopment of 850 County Road D W with a 12,175 SF multi -tenant commercial building, including a drive-thru facility. The applicant is requesting a Site Plan and Special Use Permit to redevelop the former Godfather's Pizza site at 850 County Road D W. The applicant intends to demolish the existing 3,655 SF restaurant and reconstruct a 12,175 SF multi -tenant commercial building, to include a drive-thru facility. A Site Plan approval is required for all new commercial construction and a Special Use Permit is required specifically for the drive-thru facility. The applicant intends to construct and operate a 6,775 SF liquor store and construct three additional tenant spaces of 1,800 SF each. The applicant operates a liquor store in the City of St. Paul and has obtained the necessary liquor license from Public Safety for this property. The uses for the three other tenant spaces are unknown at this time. An overview of the proposed site plan was displayed, Staff reported generally all criteria have been met. Staff offers the following highlights: A less than 1' side yard setback is proposed along the western lot line. Discrepancy regarding meeting a 5' parking lot setback along the western lot line — applicant expressed intent to meet setback. 60 parking stalls are required for a multi -tenant commercial building and 60 parking stalls are proposed. One loading facility is proposed for the liquor store with all other deliveries occurring through the front or rear doors. Landscaping issues have yet to be finalized. A Special Use Permit is required for the drive-thru facility. Zoning Code Section 11-020(10) outlines 10 conditions that must be met. Staff finds the proposed drive-thru meets all standards, however, a crosswalk should be added for pedestrian safety. Staff also considered the general health, safety, and welfare concerns of Section 8-130 and find all criteria have been met. 15 Notices were sent out, no inquiries were received. Staff recommends approval of the Site Plan and Special Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1)Implementation of the recommendations of the City Engineer. 2)A 5' parking lot setback is maintained along the side (west) lot line. 3)The applicant attains any necessary temporary construction easement from the adjacent landowner in order to realize the less than 1' side yard building setback as proposed. 4)The applicant submits a Lighting Plan at the time of building permit for review and approval of the City Planner.5) Separate Sign Permits will be required for all signs, permanent or temporary. 6)A pedestrian crosswalk is included, delineating a safe route from the 9 parking spaces south of the drive-thru lane across the drive-thru lane. 7)The applicant and staff consider the landscaping comments and devise any necessary revisions to the Landscape Plan prior to City Council consideration. Commissioner Schiferl questioned the circulation through the parking lot. City Planner Gundlach responded access will remain exactly the same as currently. Commissioner Schiferl also questioned if a permanent easement is necessary for access to the left side of the building. City Planner Gundlach stated that will be something the applicant will have to work out with the adjacent property owner. Commissioner Schiferl suggested talking to the landscape consultant to include variety of trees. Commissioner Schiferl suggested adding a condition requiring adequate space for recycling containers be