Agenda - Planning Commission - 11/02/1998

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Site Plan Review: North Country Concrete Page 2 of 3 10/30/98 Landscaping and Screening: The Landscaping Plan proposes planting 64 spruce trees, primarily along the southeast, south, and southwest perimeter of the site. The plan also proposes planting 34 decorative juniper shrubs along the east property tine. The Landscape Plan is deficient of specifications. The plan indicates the spruce trees planted on the east property line are approximately 10 feet from center, staff generally recommends 15 feet separation. Also staff generally recommends more diversity of trees species to resist massive loss due to disease. Waste Storage: The proposed plan indicates that an enclosed waste storage area will be located at the south west comer of the building. The plan indicates the waste storage enclosure will be on a concrete pad and will match the building. Staff would like clarification that this means it will be constructed of brick and stucco materials and have a wooden gate. Off-Street Parking - Spaces Required: City Code requires one parking space for every person on the maximum work shift. This information is not included in the application materials. The plan proposes to provide 23 parking spaces, including one handicapped space. However, one space on the plan does not meet the minimum size requirement and should not be counted until it is corrected on the plan. City Staff cannot make a recommendation until the above information is submitted. Off-Street Parking - Design: The City Code requires that all off-street parking, driveways and maneuvering areas be surfaced with bituminous pavement or concrete and finished wilh B-6/t2 concrete curbing. The proposed plan indicates the parking lot to be surfaced with asphalt paving and finished with concrete curbing, however the plan does not clearly indicate if the concrete curbing is the B-6/12 concrete curbing required by City Code. The applicant has indicated that the equipment to be stored on the south side of the property would destroy a bituminous surface; therefore, the plan proposes a storage area to the south of the building (approximately 30,000 square feet in size) that will be surfaced with Class II material. The Class II surfacing is a deviation from City Code requirements. The City has permitted deviation from the impervious surface requirement in at least one other case in the past (AEC). Wetlands: Wetland delineation has not yet been submitted. These are subject to the review of the City Engineer. Drainage and Grading: The grading and drainage plans have not yet been submitted. These are subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. Septic System: The property will be served by City sewer and water.