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Memo to Planning Commission Planning Case #02-05: Guidant Site Plan Review I Variance Request March 28, 2002 Page 10 of II . Options 1. Recommend approval as submitted. 2. Recommend approval with conditions. 3. Recommend denial. If the City denies the petitioners request, "...it must state in writing the reasons for the denial at the time that it denies the request". 4. Table for additional information. Staff Recommendation In Planning Case #02-05A. staff recommends that the site plan be approved with the following conditions: I. The applicant obtains final plat approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. 2. The applicant submit a revised landscape plan to include 250 caliper inches oflandscaping as approved by staff. The percentage of caliper inches shall be consistent with the percentages . outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. 3. The skyway over Fernwood Avenue not be constructed until the street is vacated, or an alternative arrangement is agreed to by the City. 4. Installing an additional hydrant on both the north and south side of the building as approved by the Fire Inspector. 5. A final grading, drainage, and utility plan be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. 6. The applicant submit a landscape performance bond or other surety for 125% of the cost of materials and installation valid one full year from the date of installation prior to the issuance of a building permit. 7. The applicant obtains all necessary permits from the Rice Creek WaterShed District, MPCA, and other govemmental entities. 8. Compliance with the Zoning Code and related municipal ordinances. In Planning Case #02-05B, staff recommends that the setback and height variance be approved based on the followingfmdings: I. The circumstances for which the variance is requested are unique to the property. . 2. Granting the variance would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the City's Zoning