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I I I I I I I I I I I i I I for phase two is also restricted to 35% (40,464 square feet). The proposed building constitutes about 27% (31,600 square feet) lot coverage. Building Height: The plan proposes a building height of 23 feet, 4 inches which is in compliance with the maximum height of 35 feet allowed by City Code. Architectural Control: The plan proposes to paint the exterior rock face in two color variations. The bottom quarter of the buildings will be finished in a utility brick. The roof is a prefi_rdshed metal cap flashing, with the canopy of the doorways a prefinished metal material. The applicant has prepared a color rendering of the project and staff suggests presenting it at the meetings in order to assist the Planning Commission and City Council in their decision. Access: The proposed development"will have three (3) public access points from existing streets. Lots 1 and lA (Phase 1) will be accessed from the north on 140'~ Avenue, as well as a shared access point on Radium St. NW. Lots 2 and 2A (Phase 2) will be accessed from the shared point and along Radium St, as well as an additional access point on Radium Street in the southeastern portion of the property. Setbacks: The proposed development meets ail building setbacks. Screening: This property is completely surrounded by industrial zoned properties. No screening is required where industrial property is surrounded by industrial property. Landscaping: A 20 foot landscaped area is required along all streets and is provided. In order to meet m~nirnum requirements, the trees will need to be placed on the west and south property lines. Coordination with existing developments or landscape plans with adjoining properties should be considered. Underground irrigation is a requirement of the Business Park 95 Covenants. Rain sensors are not required for new commercial irrigation systems but should be considered. Norway maples have not been approved as part of any site plan due to their demonstrated failure rate in Ramsey. Additionally, more than one species of deciduous and coniferous trees will be required for the areas along the street. Staff would also like to note that the plan is symmetrical and that spirea and barberry are generally over used in landscapes. The Business Park 95 covenants requires 15% of the lot in green areas; Phase one has a 28% open space calculation and Phase two has a 21% open space calculation.