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-280- The original grading plan submitted was unacceptable, The applicant has submitted a revised grading plan that is generally acceptable subject to a few comments from the City Engineer. City sewer and water are available to the site and the building will be serviced from the sewer and water line located in 140th Ave. In accordance with City Code, all driveways, off-street parking and maneuvering areas are proposed to be surfaced with bituminous pavement and finished with B-6/12 concrete curbing. City Code requires a minimum of 29 parking spaces for the proposed office facility and the site plan meets this requirement. City code specifies that exterior wall finishes shall consist of natural or prefabricated brick or stone or integrally treated pre-cast concrete panels or other materials as approved by City Council. The building elevation plan indicates that the exterior wall materials for the office structure will consist offaux ledgestone and stucco which meets City requirements. The landscaping plan provided to the City has been reviewed and found acceptable. Staff does have some concerns regarding the ex_isting bituminous path on the property, as referenced in the staff review letter, and is asking for some corrective action regarding the alignment of the trail. The development is proposing to derive one access point onto 140th Ave. which is acceptable to the City. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommended approval of the site plan. City- Council Action: Motion to approve the proposed site .plan for the Mallard Ponds commercial building contingent upon compliance with City Staff' review letter dated September 27, 2002, Revised October 18, 2002; Grading Plan Review Letter dated October 16, 2002; and the applicant entering into a development permit with the City of Ramsey. -or- Motion to deny the proposed site plan for the Mallard Ponds commercial building. Review Checklist: Community Development Director Associate Planner City Engineer Parks & Utilities Supervisor CC: 10/22/02 I I I I I I I I I i i I I