Agenda - Planning Commission - 07/07/2011

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Review File: Stoney River Sketch Plan and Site Plan Review June 30, 2011 Page 6 of 10 Signs: Please note that all signs for the proposed building must be approved through a separate sign permit process. Sign regulations can be found in City Code Chapter 117, Article II, Division 8. The developer is encouraged to review these sign regulations early in the process to avoid any unnecessary delays due to potential needs for special permits. Staff has received a photo of a potential, similar sign proposed to be used. Please provide dimensions of the sign for review. Ground signs are reviewed on the following: • Maximum of 100 square feet per face (200 square feet aggregate) • Maximum of 25 feet tall • Dynamic Display is limited to 35% of the sign face • Off -premise advertising copy must be processed as a Conditional Use Permit • The City has the flexibility to increase these maximums through the issuance of a Conditional use Permit Landscape Review Reviewer: Chris Anderson, Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator canderson(ai,ci. ramsev. mn. us 763-433-9905 Landscaping & Tree Preservation Plans: Required landscaping in the B-1 District is based either on lineal feet of site perimeter or square footage of building footprint, whichever results in more plantings, as well as total number of parking spaces provided. Based on the lineal footage of the site (2,822 feet) and the number of parking stalls provided (66), a total of sixty-two (62) trees are required. Based on the square footage of the proposed building footprint (53,228 sq. ft.), a total of 177 shrubs are required. The Plans indicate a total of fifty-four (54) trees and 104 shrubs to be installed, which, in addition to roughly 120 existing trees that will be preserved, satisfy the required number of plantings. The following additional comments are offered regarding the Landscaping and Tree Preservation Plans- • Tree save fencing must be identified on both the grading plan (sheet C3.1) and the landscaping plan (sheet L2.1) and must be installed prior to any land disturbance activities. • The following should be added to the notes section on sheets L2.1 and L2.2: Topsoil, whether imported or amending the existing topsoil, must meet or exceed Mn/DOT's Premium Topsoil specification (3877.3). The City has a list of `pre -certified' suppliers that have submitted test results verifying the material meets this specification. If you opt to use an alternative supplier, or if amending onsite topsoil, documentation must be supplied to the City verifying that the material meets Mn/DOT's Premium Topsoil Borrow specification. A copy of the load tickets will also be required to pass the topsoil inspection. • The Plans indicate various areas will be seeded rather than improved with sod. All areas not otherwise improved shall be fmished with sod. Any deviation from this condition requires City Council approval. • Any disturbed areas of right-of-way shall be restored to County and Mn/DOT standards, whichever may be applicable. • Should City Council approve the use of seed rather than sod, details must be added to sheets L2.1 and L2.2 outlining application rate(s) and installation method. • Please review and resolve any conflicts that may exist between the landscaping and grading/utility plans such that no trees, bushes, etc. are not being placed in emergency overflow areas obstructing flow, or are located on top of permanent infrastructure items (manholes, cleanouts, etc.)