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File #: 21-0248    Version: 1 Name: 3/15/21 - Lewis Jewelers Site Plan
Type: Resolution/Public Hearing Status: Passed
File created: 3/15/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/15/2021 Final action: 3/15/2021
Enactment date: 3/15/2021 Enactment #: R-21-096
Title: Resolution to Approve Lewis Jewelers Site Plan, 300 South Maple (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 7 Yeas and 0 Nays)
Attachments: 1. Staff Report return 1-21 Lewis Jewlers.pdf, 2. Lewis Jewelers Staff Report w Attach12-15-2020.pdf, 3. 1-21-2021 CPC Meeting Minutes w Links1.pdf, 4. WLN clipping Lewis Jewelers 300 S Maple - Public Hearing Notice.pdf
Related files: 20-1982, 21-0130
Title
Resolution to Approve Lewis Jewelers Site Plan, 300 South Maple (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 7 Yeas and 0 Nays)
Memorandum
Approval of this resolution will allow for the construction of a one-story, 24,529-square foot retail building.

Petition Summary:

* The Site Plan proposes demolishing the existing building, constructing a new 24,529-square foot retail building. The new building will contain one suite for a Lewis Jewelers store, the remaining suites will be divided for future retail tenants. There are 81 parking spaces proposed, just above the minimum required which is 79 spaces.
* A new sidewalk connection will be provided from the public sidewalk along South Maple through the site to the Westgate Shopping Center to the west. There is currently no pedestrian connection from South Maple to the Westgate Shopping Center.
* The petitioner addressed issues raised by Planning Commission by revising the location of several trees, adding a sidewalk connection to the building and removing a drive-through use that was proposed.
* Planning Commission approval subject to obtaining the required off-site private storm sewer easement and the off-site public water main easement prior to the issuance of any building permit.
* The site plan does comply with the proposed EV parking ordinance recently approved by City Council.
* The presented site plan does not include a drive through after modifications by the petitioner based upon traffic circulation concerns from City review.

The City Planning Commission, at its meeting of January 21, 2021, recommended approval of this request.

Attachments: January 21, 2021 Planning Staff Report
January 21, 2021 Planning Commission Minutes
Staff
Prepared By: Matt Kowalski, City Planner
Reviewed By: Brett Lenart, Planning Manager
Derek Delacourt, Community Services Area Administrator
Approved By: Tom Crawford, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, DNL Holdings, LLC has requested site plan approval in order to develop a...

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