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Dental Creations - Site Plan August 29, 2003 Revised: September 19, 2003 Page 2 of 3 Landscaping: The revised landscaping plan is generally acceptable. While the minimum number of plantings is short of what City Code currently requires, the intent of the Code is being met. All species indicated in the species palette are considered to be either acceptable or preferred as outlined in the Ramsey Tree Book. Furthermore, all sizes indicated in the species palette either meet or exceed the minimum requirements. The intent of our planting requirements is to ensure sufficient plantings around, the building(s), parking areas, and public streets. There are adequate shrub plantings around the majority of the building as well as adjacent to the parking lot areas (especially around the southern lot). The trees are also located to surround the improved areas of the lot. Finally, there are nine (9) existing trees on the lot, which are being preserved and will count toward the planting requirements. The species' are not indicated, however, the sizes'range from eighteen (18) to twenty-four (24) inches in diameter, and thus, could be considered significant trees, iThe overall layout of the landscaping is satisfactory and aesthetically pleasing. Architectural Standards: City Code restricts building h~ight to 35 feet and exterior wall finishes to natural or prefabricated brick or stone or pre-cast concrete panels or some other material approved by City Council. The submitted building elevations appear to meet both requirements. The submitted color elevation will be shown at the City Council meeting. Waste Storage: City Code requires that all solid waste and refuse receptacles be stored within a completely screened structure or container. The submitted site plan appears to meet this requirement. Please provide additional informatiofi on any types of hazardous materials that will be used in the facility and plans for their disposal. Off-Street Parking - Spaces Required: City Code requires one parking space per 300 square feet of floor space for office uses. The submitted site plan indicates 20 parking spaces; City Code requires 9 spaces. Lighting: One light on each of the north and west w, alls are proposed to face the parking lots. The lights are proposed to be 150-watt high-pressure sodium fixtures with downcast shields. Shop drawings of the lighting fixtures should be submitted to ensure they meet exterior lighting standards. Drainage and Grading: A one-sheet plan illustrating the grading, drainage, and erosion control has been prepared by Craig Jochum P.E. and last revised on September 4, 2003. The parking lot drainage flows from northeast to southeast and is collected in a catch basin located in the southeast corner of the lot. This catch basin in turn discharges into an existing storm sewer stub which directs the flow into the regional detention pond across Azurite St., designed to service this development. This plan is acceptable. A permit will be required from the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Access: The site proposes one access onto Azurite Street. The proposed access is acceptable.