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office/manufacturing/warehouse on Lot 1, Block 2 of the A.E.C. Energy Park, west of the intersection of Industry Avenue and Sunwood Drive. Zoning Administrator Frolik explained that although the building and site improvements will be situated on Lot 1, Block 2 of A.E.C. Energy Park, the entire site actually consists of three lots that include Lot 1, Block 1 of Phillips Addition to Ramsey and an unplatted remnant parcel. Two access onto Sunwood Drive are proposed, and there will be no direct access to Industry Avenue. There are wetlands on the site and the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization has issued a permit to fill approximately % acre of those wetlands. This filling is being mitigated both on site and off site at Alpine Park. Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that the facility is proposed to be 16,080 square feet in size, with a possible future expansion of another 14,336 square feet. The site plan being considered at this time is only applicable to the initial 16,000 square feet. The proposed building and its future expansion complies with the 35% building coverage restriction and all setback requirements. The exterior finish on the building is proposed to be concrete masonry with decorative texture. One loading berth is required and two are provided. The loading berth will be located on the rear, or north wall. In accordance with..City Code a sufficient number of off-street parking spaces are provided and all traveled surfaces of the lot will be paved with bituminous and finished with B-612 concrete curb. Staff has recommended that the addition area be finished with a rolled bituminous curb. The required landscaped yard is provided adjacent to Sunwood Drive. Staff has requested the addition of three trees on the south property line to continue the established planting pattern along Sunwood Drive. Site development will also require continuance of the pedestrian trail along Sunwood Drive. Zoning Administrator Frolik that when reviewing the drainage plan it was noted that an existing path could underwater in high water. The City Engineer gave two options which included placing an equalizer and raising the path 2 ½ feet or leaving it as is. Zoning Administrator Frolik stated hat the City Engineer is requesting that he trail be raised and the equalizer be installed, but unsure of how the cost would be handled. Commissioner Jensen questioned how much path would have to be raised. Zoning Administrator Frolik stated approximately 75 feet, Commissioner Johnson questioned when the trail was installed. Zoning Administrator Frolik stated a couple of years ago as an AEC project. Commissioner Johnson stated that the trail was installed incorrectly and doesn't think the applicant should have to pay for it. Commissioner Jensen questioned if the drainage from the business will affect the high water. Paul Meyer, Meyer Architect, reviewed the proposed drainage from the property, but noted that the path currently goes under water. Planning Commission/July 6, 1999 Page 5 of 7