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Riverfront Addition #2005-28 - Preliminary & Final Plat, Site Plan, SUP City Council Memo - May 16, 2005 Page 5 1) A Tree Preservation\Replacement Plan is needed identifying the sizes and species of all significant trees per the Tree Preservation Policy for replacement. Drainage and Utility Easements Additional drainage and utility easements may be needed over private utilities at the discretion of the Public Works Director. ZONING SPECIAL USE PERMIT REVIEW - 1ST FLOOR RESIDENTIAL Request Approve a Special Use Permit to allow residential units on the first floor of Lot 2, Block 1, RIVERFRONT ADDITION. Zoning Provision Chapter 10, Section 10.20B, Subd. 3d of the City Code, Special Uses in the DC - Downtown Core Zoning, allows residential use ofthe first floor in accordance along certain streets consistent with the Design Guidelines for Original Hastings. Definition The Zoning Code defines and regulates special uses as follows: Uses that would not be appropriate generally or without restriction throughout the zoning district but, if controlled as to number, area, location, or relation to the neighborhood, would not detract from the public health, safety, and welfare. Special uses may be permitted in a zoning district if specific provision of such special uses is made in this Zoning Ordinance. Analysis . The proposed building faces 15t Street. Residential use of the first floor is allowed by a Special Use Permit. . The lack of existing commercial and limited visibility are hindrances to commercial development of the first floor adjacent to the river. Retail and commercial business do not presently exist north of the alley on the adjacent properties. SHORE LAND SPECIAL USE PERMIT REVIEW -IMPERVIOUS SURFACE Request Approve a Special Use Permit to allow impervious surface coverage in excess of 75 percent on property within the Shoreland Management District.