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15,[53 Nowthen Boulevard NW · Ramsey, Minnesota 55303 City Hall: (763) 427-1410 · Fax: (763) 427-5543 www.ci.ramsey, mn.us August 29, 2003 Revised September 19, 2003 Lenny J. Kalway Basalt Properties, LLP 15187 County Road 75 Clearwater, MN Re: Site Plan - Basalt Properties Dear Mr. Kalway: We are in receipt of a Site Plan, Grading, Drainage, and Utility Plans prepared by SEI Consulting Civil Engineers dated August 5, 2003, Revised September 10, 2003, Landscaping Plan prepared by SEI Consulting Civil Engineers dated August 5, 2003, Revised September 9, 2003, Building Elevations prepared by Fischer Engineering dated July 19, 2003,, Revised September 9, 2003 and Lighting Plan prepared by Sduth Side Electric dated July 30, 2003. We offer the following comments: General: The site plan is proposing to develop two commercial buildings on 2.62 acres along Basalt. N.W. The subject properties currently, consist of three separate parcels platted as Gateway North. As part of the development, the City is processing a minor subdivision to combine the three lots and a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning request to allow for two principal buildings on the property and for a smaller rear yard setback for one of the buildings. You are proposing an 11,200 square foot building and a 16,800 square foot building to house office, storage, and industrial activities. Zoning: The site is currently zoned E-I; office, storage and industrial activities are allowed in this district. Lot Coverage: The site plan proposes to construct two building for a total of 28,000 square feet. The subject property is 114,167 square feet in size. Your proposed lot coverage 25% which is under, the City's maximum lot coverage of 45%. 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. There are no accessory buildings indicated in the current proposal. Utilities: The facility will be served by municipal sewer and water facilities that are being constructed as part of a City project. The City has reviewed the utility plan and finds it generally acceptable subject to the following comments: