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Planning Commission Minutes August 9, 1995 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (a) Planning File 2782: Western Auto's request for concept approval of a commercial Planned Unit Development consisting of approximately a 12,000 sq. ft. retail auto parts facility and rezoning from Bl and B2 to Planned Unit Development for the 2.88 acre parcel of land located in the northwest quadrant of Snelling Avenue and Oakcrest. Chairman Keith Wietecki opened the public hearing and requested City Planner Michael Falk to provide a background report. Michael Falk explained that the proposal includes a 12,000 sq.ft. retail development and rezoning from B1 and B2 to Planned Unit Development on the 2.88 acre parcel. A video of the site was shown. The B1 zone does not allow for auto retail activities, while the B2 zone does allow for it with a conditional use permit. A PUD was recommended by the staff to allow for more specific requirements and uses. . Michael Falk explained that the PUD would allow for the tearing down of the Knights of Columbus building and replacement with a 12,000 sq.ft. retail building with 7 service bays along the north wall of the building. The building would have limited auto repair, and "bolt-on" part activities. The bays do not face a street, and screening is used to block the view of the doors from Snelling Avenue. Mr. Falk noted that the project consists of a concrete, masonry block unit that is painted, and that this is not permitted within the City ofRoseville design standards. The developers will suggest alternatives for this design standard. The staff has reviewed dumpster screening and finds it adequate. The roof top screening will not be complete until the building is in place, when the staff will review whether air and heating on the units can be seen from the property lines and must be screened. Mr. Falk noted that the site will have less impervious surface than the previous or existing projects. There will be a NURP pond proposed in the northwest corner of the project. At this time, Western Auto has not proposed additional development on the north one-half of the site. If additional development is proposed at a future date, an Amendment to the PUD will be necessary. Signage must still be reviewed by the staff Landscaping includes existing and new evergreens ( on site), and trees to be planted along the boulevards. Trees will also be planted in the parking lots, and will provide for screening of the bay doors. The placement of curb and gutter in the parking lot is required by the design standards, and plantings within those curb and gutter islands, within the parking lot, must be completed. 3