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Case #16: Request for Final Plat Approval of Ferrum Second Addition; Case of City of Ramsey Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that the City of Ramsey is in the process of replatting Outlot A in Ferrum Addition into a buildable commercial lot. The lot will receive public access from McKinley Street. It meets the one-acre minimum area and 200 foot lot width requirements. Plans have recently been completed for the alignment of Azufite Street along the west side of this plat. The right-of-way of Azurite Street should be dedicated on the final plat. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed plat on October 1. There was some discussion about paving Azurite north to 141st with TIF but the City Engineer pointed out that municipal utilities should also be considered a part of the project to avoid costly pavement replacement costs in the future. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired how the business owners on Azurite felt about that. City Administrator Schroeder stated that the last time the City approached the business owners about this they were not interested. Mayor Hardin felt that Councilmember Zimmerman had a good point and the City should seek input from the business owners Motion by Councilmember Beahen and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to adopt Resolution #96-10-305 granting final plat approval to Ferrum Second Addition. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Beahen, Zimmerman, Beyer and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case #17: Request for Site Plan Review; Case of Shorewood R.V. Zoning Administrator Frolik reported that Jon Menke of Shorewood R.V. has applied for site plan review to construct and operate a full service recreational vehicle center on the south side of Highway gl0 at its intersection with Llama Street. The development includes a 27,115 square foot building for some indoor display area, sales offices, and maintenance shop area. it is proposed that the site will be developed in phases and Lots 1 and 2 would make up the first phase. The development permit has been drafted to prohibit any expansion of the recreational vehicle or used car display areas onto Lot 3 without pavement and curbing being in place. The facility will be served by an on-site well and the site plan reflects that the septic system will be designed by a certified designer. The site plan proposes access to be from three locations on Riverdale Drive and one egress onto Llama Street. No direct access onto Highway 10 is proposed. The proposed development is in compliance with the City Code as far as lot coverage, landscaping, waste storage, and setbacks. However, there is a future building expansion proposed on the south side of the structure. This expansion would encroach on the 35-foot setback from the south property line by five feet. The site plan is being revised to relocate the structure five feet north to allow for the expansion within required setbacks. The exterior walls are proposed to be pre-cast concrete panels. There is also a roof-top projection of a recreational vehicle that is proposed to also consist of pre-cast concrete. The Planning Commission has recommended that this roof-line projection be viewed as an integral part of the structure and not as signage. She pointed out that City Code prohibits roof signs. This type of projection is specific to recreational vehicle dealers - anyone else would have to modify it. The drainage plans need modification and that is in process. City staff is recommending approval without the roof-top projection. Mr. Peter Hilger, representing Shorewood R.V. presented a modification of the drainage plan. He talked about the phases and the fact that this is a quite a large expansion. Some improvements could be held up until they are needed. He noted the transportation fee and felt that the rate is quite high. He stated his client does not have a problem paying for it if he has a direct benefit, however, City Council/October 8, 1996 Page 20 of 26