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I I I I I I I I Qity of Ramsey 15153 NOWTHEN BOULEVARD N.W., RAMSEY, MINNESOTA 55303 PHONE (612) 427-1410 FAX (612) 427-5543 TDD (612) 427-8591 October 12, 1995 Mr. Craig Bjorklu~d Bjorklund Ready Mix 27072 Polk St. N.E. Isanti, Mn 55040 Re: Site Plan l~eview Expansion!of Bjorklund Ready Mix Dear Mr. Bjorklund: We are in receiptlof your proposal for a 3,300 square foot expansion to the existing ready mix facility at 6100 Industry Avenue N.W. The expansion would be a partial enclosure of the cement tower and provide indoor space for a boiler room and the storage of rock and sand. It is staffs understanding tha! approximately 25 feet of the ready mix tower will remain to be exposed above the roof line of theI expansion area. We offer the following comments: General: It is Staff's understanding that in exchange for receipt of property containing mature oak tree growth, the Ci~ty has committed to providing Bjorklund Ready Mix with a certified site survey. The site survey hal not yet been completed and is crucial to preparation of a site plan that meets the City's application!requirements. Because of Bjorklund's desire to get their operations indoors prior to winter, ~aff is recommending that the proposal for the expansion of the facility be reviewed in 2 phatses: the first this fall to obtain approval for the erection of the structure and the second to review 9arious site improvements and requirements following the preparation of the site survey. .Zoning: The site is zoned Industrial and the proposed expansion and its use are permitted in this district. .I-,gt Covcrgge: The subject site is approximately 1.4 acres in size or 61,250 square feet, but is expected to increase to nearly 2 acres upon completion of some pending land exchanges and acquisitions with [the City and a neighboring property owner. Lot coverage in the Industrial District is restrict~ed to 35% of the lot area and it is not anticipated that the 4,380 square foot structure will be an issue. However, exact numbers On lot coverage will be verified in Phase II of the site plan revieW. Setbacks: As disqussed above, the preparation of a site survey is in process and compliance with required setbacks Will be verified in Phase II of the site plan review process. Utilities: The faci!ity does not have legal access to city sewer and water at this time.