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Target Stores, Case No. 1823 Page 3 is normally required, but in this case they propose 8 feet in order to accommodate the extension of bumpers that may project over the existing curb parking line. This curb will be 1 foot from the new right-of-way line, and the Target people are requesting a variance to this setback. 6. The square footage for the new building as completed will be 121,380 square feet with 689 parking spaces. This is a ratio of 5.68 cars per 1,000 square feet, which exceeds the City's requirement of 5 spaces per 1,000, but is slightly less than the parking normally desired by the Target people for a Twin Cities' urban store. The Target folks like to have 6 spaces per 1,000 square feet in the Twin City area, though they use from 5 to 5.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet in other parts of the Country. In other words, they do very well here in the Twin Cities. 7. You will note on the sheet indicating the exterior elevations that they propose to apply the stucco panel construction to all four sides of the building. Perhaps this is due to the fact that this structure is "T-111. 8. The Engineering staff notes that the drives do not indicate accommodation for the drainage needed for the loading ramp area. This ramp slopes downward to a point 4 .feet below the finished floor level, therefore, a separate drainage system is required. Storm sewer facilities exist in the street, therefore, this should not be a significant problem since the site drainage will remain approximately the same as the previous conditions. 9. The application is for approval for a variance for the setback of the east side of the building from 30 feet to 10 feet, for that portion of the building to be expanded. They also request a variance for the parking to the screen wall from 30 feet to 4 feet. Also requested is a variance from 15 feet to 1 foot along the south line from the parking area where the additional 9-1/2 feet of right-of-way is proposed to be dedicated. 9. Conditions to the approval may include that the development be accomplished in accordance with the site plan as submitted, subject to review of final engineering and landscaping plans by City staff.