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Planning Commission Minutes August 9, 1995 Michael Falk explained that a traffic study completed by Traffic Consultants SEH indicates that the average daily trips will decrease in comparison to the current bingo traffic. The peak average trips per hour will change from nighttime and weekend to retail activities during the week day. The internal circulation within the parking areas and exits trom the parking area is rated as good. The City Engineering staff report recommended that 7 conditions be attached to the PUD. Michael Falk explained that the Planning Staff is recommending approval of the PUD because it is consistent with the city's Comprehensive Plan designation for the area of "business~" the project can meet the design standards; and the northern portion ofthe site, while not developed presently, could be developed with an Amendment to the PUD at a later date. Chairman K.eith Wietecki asked if a variance was necessary on the parking setback along the south property line adjacent to Oakcrest. Michael Falk responded that, if the parking variance now in place along the south property line were eliminated, this would eliminate one row of parking which is approximately 15 spaces. The city zoning and parking requirements call for 65 spaces for this project. There are 101 spaces on the site. Jim Cross, representing Western Auto, Richard Goodby of Western Auto, Steve Johnston Engineer representing Western Auto, and Denise Valenta, Architect representing Western Auto, made presentations. Steven Johnston stated that the site landscaping can be improved and will be expanded to include screening with pinoaks and dogwood along the Snelling Avenue entrance. The landscaping on the periphery will be expanded to include ash trees along the south and east boulevards. The concrete curb in the parking lot will be installed along the north and west sides of the existing parking lot. He noted that concrete curb and gutter cannot be placed along the edge of the parking bumper and sidewalk on the south property line. The applicant prefers to leave the bumper and paving as is in this location: Mr. Johnson noted that a variance to remove a bay of parking would require additional parking on the north side of the parking lot. He also responded to a staff comment about lighting along the west wall of the project, noting that a light fixture with lighting cast down to the ground can be constructed which will eliminate glare problems. Member Sandstrom asked how many parking spaces are normally required in a Western Auto lot. Jim Cross responded that normally 65 spaces are required and that the Oakcrest and Snelling site has 35-40 more spaces than needed. Denise Valenta, Architect representing Western Auto, explained the design standards for 4