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,,City of Ramsey 15153 NOWTHEN BOULEVARD N.W., PHONE (612) 427-1410 FAX (612) 427-5543 RAMSEY, MINNESOTA 55303 · TDD (612) 427-8591 February 25, 1994 William Dubats 12967 Crooked Lake Lane Coon Rapids, MN 55448 Review of Site Plan for Self Storage Facility Lot 3, Block 3, RIVERSIDE WEST PIN 34-32-25-13-0009 Dear Bill: We have received the two-sheet site plan and topographical map for the self storage facilities proposed on Lot 3, Block 3, Riverside West. The materials received have been prepared by yourself and the site plan and drainage plan are dated February 2, 1994, Revision February 23, 1994 C and the topographical map is dated 2/1/94. We offer the following comments: ~ The subject property is zoned B-3 Highway Business for which self storage facilities are not a permitted use. Accordingly, a request for a conditional use permit has also been initiated by you. The adjacent parcels to the north and east axe also zoned B-3 Highway Business, the parcels to the south and west are zoned R-1 Urban Residential and Park. 2. Lot Si~: The subject property is 50,000 square feet in size., ~ The subject property is located in the Critical River Overlay District and as such is restricted to a 30% impervious surface area which includes structures and pavement. The proposal submitted appears to establish approximately a 90% impervious surface area. In accordance with City Code, Mr. Dubats has applied for a variance from this restriction. The variance must be reviwed and certified by the Commissioner of DNR. Building Elevation; City Code requires the finished floor elevation to be 18 inches above the centerline of Ebony Street N.W. The proposed structure elevations meet or exceed the 18 inch requirement. Setbacks: City Code requires 35 foot front yard, 10 foot side yard and 35 foot rear yard setbacks for structures in the B-3 District. The proposed structures meet the front, rear and south side setback requirements. The site is proposed to be develbped with zero lot line setback on the north side. In City Staffs opinion, this is reasonable because it provides for a uniform distance between buildings that is consistent with the storage facilities developed on Lots 1 and 2. The variance to the side yard setback will be officially addressed along with the variance to the impervious surface area at the March 17 Board of Adjustment. Off Street pltrking Splices: City Code does not address the amount of required parking fortself storage facilities. However, the site plan proposes ample driveway and parking areas for each unit of storage space.