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I I I City of Ramsey 15153 NOW-f'HEN BOULEVARD N.W., RAMSEY, MINNESOTA 55303 PHONE (612) 427-1410 FAX (612) 427-5543 TDD (612) 427-8591 I I :1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I May 1, 1998 Mr. Joseph Nemo, Jr. Rademacher Companies, Inc. 6272 Boone Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 Re: Site Plan - Bill's Superette Dear Mr. Nemo: We are in receipt of a Site Plan, Landscape Plan, Convenience/Fuel Center Elevations and Floor Plans consisting of four (4) sheets, prepared by EM Branstrom Associates Architects dated April 14, 1998. We are also in receipt of the Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control, Utility, and Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Construction Plans consisting of four (4) sheets, prepared by Hakanson Anderson Associates dated March 4, 1998. We offer the following comments: General: The site plan proposes to develop a 8,000 square foot convenience store with gas pumps, and 2,160 square foot car wash on Lot 1, Block 1, Rademacher Addition. The site is located in the southeast comer of the intersection of State Trunk Highway No. 47 (TH47) and 153rd Avenue NW. Zoning: The site is zoned B-2 Business. The City Code permits convenience grocery and/or food operations, which may include convenience gas sales (no vehicle service or repair). The enclosed area devoted to convenience/deli food activity shall not exceed 20% of the gross floor area. Lot Coverage: The site is 142,622 square feet in size. Lot coverage is restricted to 35% or 49,917 square feet. The proposed size of the principal building and car wash together is 10,160 square feet, which equates to a lot coverage of approximately 7.1%. Accessory Use: Commercial or business buildings and structures for a use accessory to the principal use are permitted, but such use shall not exceed 30% of the gross floor space of the principal use. The size of the proposed car wash building is 27% of the principal building floor space.