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C. Setbacks — Flexibility Requested The minimum setbacks in the B2 District are 20 feet in the front and rear and 10 feet in the side yards. The internal lot lines proposed in the Preliminary Plat are based on the locations of the buildings and setbacks to these are less of a concern in planned unit developments such as this one. The primary concern is setbacks to the public rights -of -way of County Road E and Lexington, as well as the private properties located to the south and west of the development. The design standards for the B -2 District require at least half of the building to meet the minimum front setback of 20 feet along County Road E. The building is setback 44 feet and is not at any point nearer to County Road E. The reason for the greater setback is the need for a drive aisle that provides access to the drive -thru pharmacy window. The proposed CVS building has been moved approximately four feet farther away from County Road E than the previously approved plan; however, the building has also been moved 21 feet closer to Lexington Avenue, allowing a row of parking to be removed. The reduction of parking in this area is a benefit to the overall project because the Guiding Plan discourages parking being located between buildings and the street. D. Special Regulations for Drive -up Windows in the B2 District — Meets Requirements Section 1320.085 Subd. 3 states that the proximity requirement of 1,320 feet between drive - in businesses may be waived if the following provisions are met: 1: The architectural treatment, circulation plan, and signage system of such businesses shall be designed to visually and functionally integrate the building and the site on which it is located. 2. The applicant shall submit a circulation plan that demonstrates that the use will not interfere or reduce the safety of non - motorized movements, specifically pedestrian and bicyclists. 3. Requested modifications to the provisions in section 1325.04 shall be stated in writing along with an explanation of why the modifications would be in the public interest and would be consistent with the purpose of the B -2 District. Section 1325 — General Regulations A. Landscaping and Tree Preservation - Section 1325.05 Subd. 1 and 1325.055 — Exceeds Requirements City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for August 3, 2011 P: IPlanning\Planning Cases12011 I11 -016 - Arden Plaza - PUD Amendment (Pending) 108 -03 -11 - PC Report - Arden Plaza - PUD Amendment. docx Page 5 of 10