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____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 9 of 17 percent. In their narrative, the Applicant states the project will provide significant landscaped green space along Lexington Avenue at grade level. They’ve noted that there is currently virtually no green space on the property and the proposed development is nearly ¼ acre more landscaping than the existing site. The Applicant is also proposing the addition of 27 trees throughout the site. The City Code requires a minimum of one tree be provided along the right-of-way of every 50 feet of public street frontage. The proposed development would be required to plant 14 trees along the Lexington Avenue and Grey Fox Road right-of-way’s. The Applicant is proposing to plant four trees due to utility easements and associated conflicts. A landscape plan is included as Attachment G. Section 1325.04, Subdivision 2, requires landscaping on lots used for drive-up windows to the minimum widths: Front Lot Line 20’ Side Lot Line 10’ Rear Lot Line 15’ The Applicant is requesting flexibility to these requirements. The drive-thru lane on the north side of the property will be located approximately 8’ from the north property line and 5’ from the east property line. F. Snow Storage Adequate area should be designed for snow storage such that clear visibility shall be afforded from the property to any public street. The Applicant is proposing to store snow in the northwest corner of the proposed site and has indicated that in scenarios of excessive snowfall that snow will be hauled away from the site. During the concept plan discussion, adequate snow storage and/or removal of snow was a concern with the proposed development. The Applicant had indicated that the upkeep of landscaping, parking lot maintenance, and snow removal would be shared services between the two properties. G. Parking Setbacks – Flexibility Requested The City Code requires off-street parking spaces to be located a minimum of 20 feet from the right- of-way of any public street. Flexibility has been requested for the parking spaces on the south side of the development along Grey Fox Road. The Applicant is proposing a 5 foot setback from the ROW. H. Number of Parking Stalls – Meets Requirements Per City Code 1325.06, there are general categories that determine the number of parking spaces that would need to be provided. The following provisions would apply based on the proposed uses: • Retail Sales - one (1) parking space for each 150 sq. ft. of gross floor area. • Business & Professional Offices - one (1) parking space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area. • Clinics – one (1) for each doctor or dentist plus one (1) for each nurse, technician, or professional and one (1) for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area. • Other Business and Industry – one (1) space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area. The proposed plan would consist of a one-story 19,480 square foot grocery store, and a multi- tenant building with a 2,500 square foot bank and 2,800 square foot dental clinic. The Applicant