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Lighting The applicant’s proposed Lighting Plan depicts eight wall-mounted sconce lights and three pole lights. Section 11-010(6) requires the following: • Site illumination shall not exceed .4 foot-candles at ground level when measured at an adjoining residential property. • Lighting shall be directed downward, and installed so as to prevent direct light from being detectable at the lot line of the site on which the light source is located. • Pole lighting shall be located within safety islands or around the perimeter of the parking area. • Lighting shall not shine directly into the public right-of-way or onto any residential use. The applicant’s Lighting Plan depicts the pole lights within safety islands. However, a Photometric Plan has not been submitted so staff cannot determine if the foot-candle maximum of .4 is attainable. Based on the distance from the lights to the residential uses, it is likely this standards is easily met, however a Photometric Plan must be submitted at the time of building permit to confirm compliance with the lighting requirements of Section 11-010(6). Public Safety Comments Public Safety submitted a memo dated 6/6/2017. Police and fire have no objections to the proposed land use requests. A concern was noted regarding visual obstruction that would impair the ability of a driver to safely exit the parking lot. With the condition the boulevard landscaping is moved west off the roadway easement area, this issue should be addressed. The other items are minor and will be addressed at the time of building permit. Compliance with the items noted in the memo is included in the approval conditions recommended by staff. Public Works/Engineering Comments The City Engineer reviewed the proposed plans. The applicant will have to submit a final grading and utility plan, prepared by a Civil Engineer, at the time of building permit. The City Engineer has noted the minimum requirements within the interoffice memo dated 6/15/2017, which must be incorporated into the final civil plans. Beyond these technical comments, no objections are noted. Staff recommends approval of the Site Plan, subject to the conditions noted within the staff recommendation. Additionally, all four land use applications must be approved or denied collectively as any one request cannot be supported without the others. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Recommend the City Council approve the Rezoning, Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Site Plan consistent with the submitted plans and subject to the following conditions: 1. Development of the property consistent with the plans attached to the Planning Report dated 6/15/2017, unless otherwise noted for revision herein. 2. The requested Minor Subdivision is approved by the City Council. 3. Ramsey County approval of the new driveway access point to Cleveland Avenue. 4. Submittal of an approved Rice Creek Watershed District permit, should one be required. 5. Adjacent communities and school districts shall be provided 60 days to review the request, unless a waiver is allowed by the Metropolitan Council. If a waiver is not provided, the City Council shall not take final action until after the 60 days has elapsed. 6. Metropolitan Council approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment.