Agenda - Planning Commission - 09/07/1999

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Zitco, Inc. Review Letter Page 3 of 4 September 3, 1999 Lighting: The exterior lighting plan provides the required light fixture locations, specifications and diagrams. The locations of all exterior fixtures and the shoebox design of the parking lot pole-mounted lights are acceptable. However, the "Wall-Prism" Luminaire light fixture selected for the wall-mounted lights does not meet the City specifications, as the light source (bulb) will be visible from neighboring properties and the street. Substitution of wall-mounted fixtures that comply with City specifications on at least the south and east elevations of the retail building will be required. The revised lighting plan is subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Landscaping:' Section 9.11.09 of City Code requires a 20-foot wide landscaped area along all streets. The site plan proposes a 20 foot wide green space along State Highway #10. The landscape plan proposes to establish five (5) trees and one hundred twenty-one (121) shrubs and perennials on the front end of property. The plan proposes to sod all green space. In reviewing the plan it is noted that there are some minor inconsistencies h~ counts with the drawing and plant material table; the final Site and Landscape Plan should be modified accordingly. Generally staff finds the plan acceptable with the following exceptions. The standard has been the equivalent ora tree for every 35 feet of road frontage. These may be grouped or linear. Four additional trees should be added to the south curb line area. These additional trees may be less than the 2½-inch caliper trees shown but should be greater than one inch (and should be of a different variety than ash). Also, staff requests trees be added to the side and rear yards of the property. The location should be determined by the site conditions in consideration of overhead power, adjoining uses for view sheds, etc. There is no size requirement for the additional rear and side yard trees requested by staff. Drainage and Grading: This plan will render the site approximately 80% impervious. At the present time a large portion of the JR's Saloon property to the west drains into this property. The property to the east, currently Parabody, Inc., is having significant drainage problems. ThE'plan shows a proposed storm sewer to the regional pond located north of the railroad tracks. This plan should only be approved contingent on the installation of this storm sewer, Which would affect neighboring property owners. Discussion should take place on the proper financing of this storm water system. Access: The site proposes to have one access to State Highway #10 at the southeastern border. ['er MnfDOT's recommendation, a 30 X 30-foot access easement was created for this purpose on the southwest comer of the adjacent lot to the east when Guy Addition was platted. However, the site plan proposes to widen the current driveway access from 31 feet to 52 feet, into an area where no access rights exist. This plan has been forwarded to MnDOT for their comments.