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REQUEST FOR PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION DATE: 03/10/99 ITEM NO: 6C City Manager Approval: Agenda Section: HEARINGS Lois Olson request for CONCEPT approval of a Business PUD to allow expansion the building at 1944 Lexington Avenue North using the Cornerstone guidelines (PF#3077). 1.0 REQUESTED ACTION 1.1 Lois Olson is requesting Planning Commission approval on her proposal to expand the building at 1944 Lexington Avenue for use as a multi-tenant facility. The proposal would require renovation of the existing 4,000 s.f. structure and two additions. The first is a 1,600 square foot retail addition to be constructed on the front (west) of the existing Cryogenic facility. The second is a 7,462 square foot retail/office and warehouse addition to be constructed on the rear (east) of the existing Cryogenic facility and extending to the adjacent Suburban Hardware Store. The proposed expansion would utilize some of the Cornerstone guidelines and concepts, bringing the building closer to Lexington Avenue and providing joint parking with Suburban Hardware to the south. Parking would not be visible from the east or north adjoining neighbors. 1.2 Because this is being proposed as a PUD, a site specific set of regulations will need to be approved including building and parking setbacks, building size, shape, materials, screening, parking spaces and joint, landscaping, trash enclosures, and signage. A planned unit development is a zoning district which may include single or mixed uses, one or more lots or parcels, and is intended to create a more flexible, creative and efficient approach to the use of land. 1.3 In considering proposed planned unit developments, the City considers all standards and purposes of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to achieve a maximum coordination between the proposed development and the surrounding uses and historic landmarks, the conservation of woodlands, ponding, and wetlands, and the protection of health, safety and welfare of the community. The process also allows the City to consider the location of the buildings, compatibility, parking areas and other features with respect to the topography of the area and existing natural features; the efficiency, adequacy and safety of the proposed layout of internal streets and driveways; the adequacy and location of green areas; the adequacy, location and screening of parking areas; and such other matters as the City may find to have a material bearing on the stated standards and objectives of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. PF#3077 - (03/10/99) - Page 1 of 4