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-172- Review Letter: March 30, 2001 Page 2 of 3 Sunfish Commons - Multi-tenant Retail Facility Setbacks: The building location exceeds the 35-foot front and rear yard and 10/20-foot side yard setback requirements. City Code requires a 20-foot green space area adjacent to all public roads, which the proposed development meets. Screening: The surrounding properties to the south, east, and west ar.e zoned B-3 Highway Business, the property to the north is zoned BW Business Warehouse; City Code does not require screening due to the abutting parcels being zoned business. Landscaping: The landscaping plan has been reviewed and is generally acceptable. Architectural Standards: City Code restricts building height to 35 feet, the propose, principal and accessory building will be 21 feet in height, which meets City standards. City Code restricts exterior wall finishes to natural or prefabricated brick or stone or pre-cast concrete panels or some other mater/al approved by City Council. The building elevation plan indicates that the exterior wall materials for the retail structure will consist of integrally treated concrete masonry units, face brick and a prefinished metal cap. Waste Storage: City Code requires that all solid waste and refuse receptacles be stored withSn a completely screened structure or container. The revised site plan identifies a waste storage area with a 6-foot high opaque cedar fence that complies with City Ordinances. Off-Street Parking - Design: In accordance with City Code, all driveways, off-street parking and maneuvering areas are proposed to be surfaced with concrete and finished with B-6/12 concrete curbing. Off-Street Parking - Spaces Required: City Code requires one (1) parking space for every 200 square feet. of retail space.. You have stated that 90% of the square footage will be used as retail floor area, which will require 105 parking spaces. The site plan shows 113 parking stalls. Lighting: A lighting plan has been submitted which complies with City Ordinances. Drainage and Grading: The grading and drainage plan is being reviewed in conjunction with the development of Sunfish Commons convenience store/gas station. The existing topography on the site is relatively flat veering in elevation from 864 feet to 859 feet. The proposed grading plan anticipate(collecting storm water through catch basins and pipes directing ire flow to a storm water pond located on the northwest comer of the site. Overflow from this pond is directed eastward and is discharged into e,,dsting storm sewer located behind the west edge of pavement on Sunfish Lake Blvd. A permit from the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization will need to be obtained. The drainage pond shall be seeded with an approved wetland mix. This storm sewer discharges to the Mississippi River. I I I I I I ! I I I I I I I ! ! I I