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the Planning commis~on and City Council. City Code requires 446 parking spaces; 379 are proposed with space for an additional g2 spaces in the future, however, staf['is recommending the $2 Hture st~s be instal]ed at this time. All travMed surfaces of the site will be paved w~th bitum/nous and finished w~th B-612 concrete curb. Community Development Assistant Walther said the required land~caped yard is prov/ded adjacent to Sunfish Lake Boulevard NW, Staff is suggesting that the applicant transplant the re~ cedar trees fi-om the north half of the site to the area of the storm pond and establish prairie grasses along the wetland. He indicated Anoka County sent a letter stating they will approve access onto County Road 6, however, suggested that the access be moved closer to the property line on the north. The DNP, also sent a letter indicating they will not require a DNP, permit, however, suggested chat every effor~ be made to reduce run-off from the s~te. City Eng4neer Jankowsld stated a question arose regarding erosion control on the wetland and indicated ?arabody would be required to obtain a permit from the Rum River Scenic Overlay District. A silt fence was originally proposed for the site, however, additione] measures may be required. ])ob Wal~ Walsh/Bishop ArcMtects, explained the site plan met the City zoning ordinances on the north side of the building w~thout additional parking on the site. He reque~ed the 82 ~..ddifional stalls not be constructed until the need is determined in the future. Parking for trailers 'is shown on the site plan, however, Parabody is uncertahu how long that parking w~l be needed. The trailers wid provide for outside storage for a Period of time. Commissioner Dempsey inquired Staff's reasoning beMnd construction of the addkional 82 stalls. Community D~velopment Assistant Walther stated Staff' believes there will be a congestion problem in the parking lot if the 82 stalls are not implemented. Mr, Walsh stated the maximum number of people on site was taken into eons/deration when calculating parking requirements for the site. Zoning Administrator Frolik indicated staffwould review the number of parking stalls. Commissioner Johnson inquired if Parabody would agree to provide' the number of st~s the ordinance requires. Mr. W~b concurred. Commissioner J'ohnson questioned the building face which is at odds with the ordinance. Mr. Walsh stated the building face would have a pre-cast concrete finish, similar to the HOM Furniture store on Highway 10. The 2,400 square foot appendage on the west side of the building is proposed to be metal panels. Two of the walls will be primarily glass, He indicated the west side of the building will view the wetlands. He indicated the entire building would be painted a Hghter color. Commissioner Johnson indicated b~ng agreeable with the exterior, however, que~oned if a precedent would be set. Zoning Administrator FroSk stated the exterior requests would be acceptable and not create a precedent as long as the Planning Commission jusl~es rationale as the wetlands being on the west of the building. Planning Commission/April 6, 1999 Page 9 of 12 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I