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Planning Commission Minutes August 9, 1995 Chairman Wietecki asked for details regarding landscaping along Oakcrest and Snelling, and that they be included on the site plan. He suggested that no variance was necessary, and that parking along the south property line was not necessary, but instead, a normal setback of 15 feet be created, and that it be landscaped as a "green strip." He asked the applicant to work with the staff on the building materials, and asked if the bright red colors of the logo could be toned down. Member Sandstrom stated that there was no reason for a setback variance along the south property line for the parking lot. There is no need for additional parking. The area should be landscaped. Member Harms noted that this is the first project she has reviewed that actually decreases traffic, noting that traffic will be less on the weekends when the majority of the residents are home. Member Harms recommended revoking the variance, and creating the landscape strip. . MOTION: Member Harms moved, seconded by Member Sandstrom, to recommend approval of the Western Auto request for concept approval of a commercial PUD consisting of approximately a 12,000 sq. ft. retail auto parts facility and rezoning trom Bl and B2 to a PUD on 2.88 acres located in the northwest quadrant of Snelling and Oakcrest Avenue, provided: the building materials meet the design standards; the parking spaces are removed adjacent to the south property line; the 15 foot parking setback is restored; the lighting on the building is corrected to reduce glare; the landscape materials are upgraded as per the staff report; the engineering recommendations are incorporated into the final site plan; and the activities within the project area as proposed by Western Auto conform to the description of permitted uses within the PUD. (Any deviation ITom PUD permitted uses would require an amendment to the PUD permit). ROLL CALL: Ayes: Nayes: Wietecki, Harms, Sandstrom, Rhody, Cunningham None 6