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BOOK 10i FADE X14 We request your earnest consideration of the difficult situation in which Wal-Mart has been placed with these additional requirements at the very end of the approval process. We request that you direct staff to delete the additional requirements of split -facing on all four sides of the building and permit a twenty-four feet (24') high facade sign on the building rather than the new seven feet two inches (72") high signage which staff is requiring. Your direction to staff on these issues would be most appreciated and will eliminate placing the construction of this Sam's in jeopardy. Sincerely, RUDEN, McCLOSKY, SMITH, SC R & Susan P. Motle3 cc: Bob Stoker Don Moseley Gary Wallace Chairman Eggert recalled that the Wabasso corridor plan requires four sides of wall facing, and Director Boling -explained that it had been sort of a "moving target" for both WalMart and staff and explained the confusion. Commissioner Adams commented that the Board had "blistered" the WalMart representatives pretty badly back in October, and on other occasions. She wondered if there was any maneuverability, and discussion followed concerning timing of the plans. Director Boling explained that Wa1Mart was now presenting a major modification. The original site plan was approved years ago. Ms. Motley commented that the building is actually smaller in square footage. Gary Wafface explained that the impervious area associated with the rear service area of the building, the loading docks, created the increase in size. Commissioner Ginn favored the stricter standards and was thankful to have them in place. She was aware that WalMart has met strict requirements in other communities. Mr. Wallace explained that WaNtart has no problem meeting any adopted requirements, which becomes a business decision for them If they know provisions exist, they will do a business analysis based on those requirements. The problem has been that the rules keep changing. The architectural plan is being done right now, it takes sax weeks to start and finish a plan. Ms. Motley commented that these changes become very costly because the initial decision is made as to what it will cost, but then the "moving target" increases that cost. They are now at the point of what should be final approval, but they may have to go back to redo the plans, incur construction delay, and so forth. Mr. Wallace advised that they will be enhancing the planting adjacent to the building by adding 110 trees, about 1,877 plants or shrubs around the building. 36 April 22, 1997