Agenda - Planning Commission - 03/02/1998

Home

StaffReview: Peck Construction February 26, 1998 Page 2 of 3 also recommending that the Landscape Plan be modified to include some clustered plantings at spaced intervals around the northeast comer of the site to soften the impact of the 10'4" high masonry enclosure of the outside storage area and along the remainder of the east property line to screen the loading dock activity from the Anoka Enterprise Park. When the Anoka property to the east develops, the plan is to in-fill with additional clustered plantings to enhance what has been installed on the Rarnsey side. Installation of an underground irrigation system is also required under the Business Park 95 covenants. In accordance with City Code, a 20 foot wide green space is provided adjacent to Radium Street N.W. The Business Park 95 Covenants requires at least 10% of the lot area in green space; the site plan proposes a 24% green space. Screening: The propert7 is surrounded by industrial parcels and no screening of outside storage is required by City Code. However, the Business Park 95 Covenants requires outside storage to be screened from public streets and front yards of adjoining parcels. The site plan identifies an outside storage area in the northeast comer of the site proposed to be encompassed by a 10'4" high rock face concrete masonry enclosure that provides the visual barrier from the street, adjoining front yards, and the Anoka Enterprise Park to the east. The storage area is proposed to be set back 15 feet from property lines. Staff recommends that some plantings be arranged within that 15 foot setback area to ~of~en the impact of the concrete screening wall. Waste Storage: City Code requires dumpsters to be either stored indoors or in a completely screened enclosure outdoors. The site plan proposes that the waste storage area will be enclosed in a concrete masonry enclosure with cedar gates. Fuel Storage: The site plan identifies an above ground fuel storage tank. The Business Park 95 covenants requires that fuel storage tanks be inconspicuously located and integrally designed with the building concept. The proposed fuel storage area will also be encompassed by a concrete masonry enclosure, which meets the requirements of the Covenants. Off-Street Parking and Driveways ~ Design: In accordance with City Code, all driveways parking areas and loading areas will be surfaced with bituminous and finished with B-612 concrete curbing. Off-Street Parking - Spaces Required: City Code requires one parking space for each employee on the maximum working shift and one space for every 200 square feet of office space. A minimum of I0I parking spaces are required and 102 are provided. Loading Berth: In accordance with City Code, the loading docks are located on the rear wall of the building. A minimum of three loading berths are required for this sized structure and four are proposed.