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PUD-85-8-7D-2M, Kohl's Department Store Application for design review approval to construct an approximately 88,248-square-foot department store with a 7,829-square-foot mezzanine area at 4525 Rosewood Drive. Zoning for the property is PUD-I/C-O (Planned Unit Development -Industrial/ Commercial-Office) District. Mr. Iserson summarized the staff report, detailed the history of the application, and described the proposed project. In staff s opinion, the use of the brick, sawtooth treatment and landscaping distinguished it nicely from the other buildings. The City's peer review architect, Larry Cannon, reviewed the design and generally supported the project. He suggested that the arcade be extended toward the front entrance of the building. The applicant noted that the sawtooth entrance created a recess and that adding the arcade might cause too much of a recess. Staff believed that the entrance was satisfactorily designed and that the applicant's plan was acceptable. Mr. Iserson noted that the applicant proposed changes to the parking lot and circulation, which staff believed would improve vehicular circulation. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Roberts, Mr. Iserson confirmed that the entrance behind Borders would remain and added that it was generally used for truck traffic. He noted that 21 parking places would be removed behind the store to accommodate the bioswale. However, 842 spaces would remain for the center, or a ratio of one space per 203 square feet; Hacienda requires one space per 200 square feet. Although the project would be 13 spaces short, staff believed that would still be adequate. The site is located near BART and bus routes, and Hacienda Business Park did a good job in encouraging transit use by employees. Mr. Iserson noted that the project architect submitted a LEED checklist, which would provide at least 27 points with a possible additional 14 points. Staff would work with the applicant to get as many additional LEED points as possible. Staff conunended Kohl's for its efforts in attaining LEED Certified status. Staff had not received any public comment on the project. The project met the requirements of the Hacienda Design Guidelines and had been reviewed and approved by the Hacienda Owners Association. Staff noted that the site plan, access, and circulation had been much improved and recommended approval of this project. Commissioner Arkin noted that he would like to see the material board. Commissioner Sullivan inquired whether any other visuals were available. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Roberts, Eric Borkenhagen, representing Kohl's, 4411 South Division Road, Waterford, WI, confirmed that Kohl's had six different prototype PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 14, 2004 Page 6 of 22