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City of Ramsey 15153 NOWTHEN BOULEVARD N.W., RAMSEY, MINNESOTA 55303 PHONE (612) 427-1410 FAX (612) 427-5543 [] TDD (612) 427-8591 September 6, 1995 Paul Meyer Smith Architects 6215 Cambridge Street St. Louis Park, Mn 55416 Re: Site Plan Review; Command Corporation Dear Mr. Meyer: We are in receipt of a Site Plan consisting of (3) sheets dated August 11, 1995, prepared by Smith Architects. The plan proposes to construct an office/manufacturing facility on Lot 2, Block 1, Ramsey Business Park 95. We are also in receipt of a Grading and Drainage Plan dated August. 11, 1995, prepared by Schoell & Madson, Inc. We offer the following comments: The site is zoned Industrial for which the manufacturing facility is a permitted use. Lot Coverage: The site is approximately seven (7) acres in size or 305,277 square feet. Lot coverage is restricted to 35% or 106,847 square feet. The proposed size of the building is 53,000 square feet and a future expansion of 43,000 square feet is planned for. The ultimate building size projected for the property is 100,000 square feet, which is in compliance with lot coverage restrictions. Utilifes: The facil/ty w/lI be served by municipal uti[ides. Setbacks: The structure location substantially exceeds the 110 foot setback from Sunfish Lake Blvd. The structure location is also in compliance with the 20 foot side yard and 35 foot rear yard setbacks. screening: No screening is required as outside storage is not part of the proposal and the property is not adjacent to or across from any residentially zoned property. Landscaping: City Code requires a 20 foot wide landscape area adjacent to Sunfish Lake Blvd. N.W. and McKinley Street. A landscaped area along streets is provided in addition to landscaping along the south and west sides of the building. It is Staffs understanding that a more detailed inventory of plantings by size, species and quantity is in preparation. Staff is recommending that the site plan include an in'igation system for the landscaped areas. Architectural Standards: The building does not exceed the 35 foot height limit. The office portion of the structure will consist of reflective and dark tinted glass curtain walls. The manufacturing portion of the structure will be a combination of decorative and standard concrete block with integral color. Any mechanical equipment on the roof should be color matched to blend in with the roof or be structurally screened. .Waste StoragE: In accordance with City Code, waste storage will be contained within the 18 foot deep canopied area on the east end of the building. I I I I ! I I I I I I I I I I