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Riverfront Addition #2005-28 - Preliminary & Final Plat, Site Plan, SUP City Council Memo - May 16, 2005 Page 7 part of the Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Control plan review. The applicant must resolve outstanding conditions of the review as a condition of approval. . Maintaining site density is critical to preserving a viable downtown. The proposed building is zoned DC - Downtown Core, and located within downtown Hastings. . Stormwater Treatment will be enhanced. Site development will include a "Rain Garden" stormwater treatment system. An infiltration pond and natural plantings will be constructed at the north end of the site to treat stormwater before discharging to the Mississippi River. The current site does not provide any pre-treatment prior to discharge. SITE PLAN REVIEW Proposed Building Setbacks . The proposed building setbacks are acceptable. The building would be constructed to the Tyler Street right-af-way along the west side to be compatible with adjacent building. . setbacks. The building would be parallel to the Three Rivers Place four story residential, building. Vehicular Access and Circulation Access to the underground parking garage is to the east and south via private drive aisles. Two accesses are proposed to Tyler Street at this time. Access to 2nd Street would be constructed in a future phase. Vehicular access and circulation is acceptable with the following changes: 1) A drive aisle access must be constructed parallel to the CP railroad tracks to provide access between 2nd Street and Lot 2. as part of Phase I. 2) All drive aisle widths must be Increased to 24 feet in width. Pedestrian Access and Circulation Pedestrian access and circulation is excellent. Sidewalks exist or are proposed for all four sides of the development to provide further links to the river front. Pedestrian access and circulation is acceptable with the following changes: 1) Construction of the bicycle trail at the eastern edge of the property must occur in Phase I. The path will provide a trail link between the river front and Bailey Street. The trail would be further extended south upon Bailey Street reconstruction to further link with the trail system.