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6.0 STAFF RECOMMENDATION 6.1 Based on the findings outlined in Section 5.1 of this report, staff recommends approval of the request for a conditional use permit to allow the establishment of a retail auto accessory sales and service facility at 2651 Snelling Avenue, with the following conditions (Planning Commission changes underlined): 1. The site must be developed in accordance with the final plans (site plan, grading/erosion control plan, utility plan, landscape plan, building elevations, and proiect narrative) submitted and approved in conjunction with the request for a conditional use permit. Minor variations from the approved plans may be approved by the City's Development Review Committee, under the direction of the Community Development Director; however, any substantial departures from the approved site plan will require an amendment to the conditional use permit. The conifers along the east property line must be preserved if possible. The applicant shall work with City staff on improvements to the landscape plan (screening of parking area. additional shrubs on the west side of the storm water pond. placement of conifers on the north side of the building. and additional shrubs on the north side of the building). the location of the trash enclosure (attached to bui Iding if possible). and the hours of operation (conflict between hours identified in project narrative and hours stated during the public hearing). 2. The exterior elevations of the building must be modified to bring the building into compliance with the City's design standards. The exterior materials need to be upgraded to meet commonly used retail store materials (brick, trim block, and stucco - all to be color impregnated), as approved by the City's Community Development Director. 3. Final grading and utility plans must be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Director prior to the issuance of any building permits. A Rice Creek Watershed permit must be obtained prior to the issuance of any building permits. 4. Sidewalks need to be extended across the east frontage of this property and the Knights of Columbus property from the bike path south to Oakcrest, at the applicant's expense, in conjunction with site development as required by Section 1012.07 of the City Code. Pedestrian access must also be provided from this sidewalk to the front door of the NTB building via a paved pedestrian surface. 5. All site lighting, including lighting for the parking area and exterior building lighting, must be downcast, shielded, and comply with the requirements of Section 1010.12 of the City Code. 6. All signage for the project must comply with the requirements of Section 1009 of the City Code, including the size and location of wall signs, pylon or PF3027 - RCA (06/22/98) - Page 6 of 8