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with a decorative or textui'~d material and the use of the smooth face requkes an interpretation of the Planning commission and City Council. City Code requires 446 parking spaces; 379 are proposed with space for an additional 82 spaces in the future, however, staff is recommending the 82 future stalls be installed at this time. All traveled surfaces of the site will be paved with bituminous and finished with B-612 concrete curb. Community Development Assistant Walther said the required landscaped yard is provided adjacent to Sunfish Lake Boulevard NW. Staff is suggesting that the applicant transplant the red 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 56, however, suggested that the access be moved closer to the property line on the north. The DNR also sent a letter indicating they will not require a DNR permit, however, suggested that every effort be made to reduce mn-off.fi.om the site. City Engineer Jankowski stated a question arose regarding erosion control on the wetland and indicated Parabody would be required to obtain a permit from the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization. A silt fence was originally proposed for the site, however, additional measures may be required. Bob Walsh, Walsh/Bishop Architects, explained the site plan met the City zoning ordinances on the north side of the building without additional parking on the site. He requested the 82 additional stalls not be constructed until the need is determined in the future. Parking for trailers is shown on the site plan, however, Parabody is uncertain how long that parking will be needed. The trailers will provide for outside storage for a period of time. Commissioner Dempsey inquked Staff's reasoning behind construction of the additional 82 stalls. Community Development 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 consideration when calculating parking requkements for the site. Zoning Administrator Frolik indicated staffwould review the number of parking stalls. Commissioner Johnson inquked if Parabody would agree to provide the number of stalls the ordinance requires. Mr. Walsh concurred. Commissioner Johnson 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 lighter color. Commissioner Johnson indicated being agreeable with the exterior, however, questioned if a precedent would be set. Zoning Administrator Frolik stated the exterior proposed would be acceptable and not create a precedent as long as the Planning Commission states the rationale for allowing the deviation from Code. Planning Commission/April 6, 1999 Page 9 of 13