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Page 3 of 9 Applicant had noted the possibility of constructing the expanded parking area which would add 198 stalls. In total, the site would have 561 parking stalls. B. Parking Setbacks – Flexibility Shown The GB district requires a 50 foot setback for parking areas from public streets and ROW. The Applicant has shown a 49.4 foot setback from the west property line facing 35W and a 28.2 foot setback from the north property line facing Gateway Boulevard ROW. Under the PUD, flexibility was approved for a 20 foot setback from Gateway Boulevard for the main parking area reviewed along with the building design. The proposed parking lot expansion aligns with the placement of the previously approved parking areas along Gateway Boulevard. It was noted during the last review that the proposed parking areas are located approximately 50 feet from the back of curb of Gateway Boulevard. Additionally, that several properties along Round Lake Road and Gateway Boulevard have similar or greater reduction in parking lot setbacks. If the Planning Commission feedback is generally supportive of site plans as submitted, the Applicant would be required to submit for a Planned Unit Development Amendment in order to seek approval of flexibility for parking setbacks. Site Plan Review authority is limited in approval to plans prepared in accordance with city codes. The Applicant would be required to amend the site plans to adhere to a 50 foot setback for the expanded parking area under the Site Plan Review. Planning Staff has included a recommended condition of approval that an amended site plan that complies with parking setbacks would be required for Zoning Department approval prior to issuance of permits. C. Lighting – Meets Requirements The Applicant has submitted a lighting plan that identifies pole heights and lumen levels at the property lines. Other than wash or architectural lighting, attached security lighting shall be shoebox style and downward directed with flush lenses. The Applicant is proposing to use the same LED lighting to illuminate the parking areas as previously approved. Consistent with the previous approval, Staff recommends reiteration of the condition that all lighting shall be downward directed shoebox style with flush lenses. D. Trees along Street Frontage – Meets Requirements A minimum of one tree shall be provided along the right of way for every 50 feet of public street frontage. The proposed frontage on Gateway Boulevard is 1,484 feet and requires 30 trees. The Applicant is not proposing a reduction to the previously approved landscape plan which included the planting of 71 trees along the right of way adjacent to Gateway Boulevard area. In fact, the updated landscape plan shows the addition of one tree with the redesigned curbing.