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Review File: Wiser Choice Liquors Site Plan Review July 25, 2012 Page 3 of 6 763-576-4308 General: The development proposal consists of a one story, 10,000 square foot retail building. The facility will be located on a 1.5 acre future parcel. The site will be located on the southeast corner of Armstrong Boulevard (CSAH 83) and Sunwood Drive. The Property is located on a Destination Street as identified in the Design Framework for The COR. Zoning: The site is zoned COR-2 Commercial Sub -district. This area is intended to encourage a mix of large and small places accommodating auto -oriented uses. This suggests even greater attention be paid to public realm and streetscape improvements that not only accommodate vehicles, but also invite bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Retail buildings are a permitted use in this district. Building Height: The COR-2 Sub -District allows for building heights between one (1) and four (4) stories on a Destination Street. The proposed building appears to have one story with varying roof heights and a taller accent at the entrance. Maximum Structure Area. The COR-2 Sub -District does not have maximum building coverage or minimum floor area ratio requirements. Setbacks: The COR-2 Sub -District requires build -to lines as provided below. The proposed placement of the structure is generally consistent with the approved Development Plan. The Built -To capacity of this block will be achieved with future developments along Sunwood Drive based on placement of future buildings. Similar to the approval for Northstar Marketplace (Ramsey Town Center 3rd Addition-Coborn's anchored center), users were allowed traditional setbacks in the rear of the lot, with other retail lining the street to provide the build -to scenario. Exterior Materials. The application includes one (1) sheet of architectural elevations. Design and exterior materials are subject to the Design Framework of The COR, which is incorporated by reference as part of the Zoning Code. The list of materials submitted by Wiser Choice are as follows: • Cemstone or like product • Hardy Board Siding • Rock Faced Block • Steel Roof and rubber flat roof • Stained wood trusses Waste Storage: The waste storage area is proposed to be contained in an enclosure at the rear of the building, along Armstrong Boulevard. Exterior materials should be complimentary and consistent with the proposed building. Staff strongly encourages making the waste enclosure an integral portion of the building. Additionally, Staff recommends working with adjacent properties to consider a shared waste storage enclosure. Finally, please ensure that there is adequate radius for vehicles to access to proposed trash enclosure. Please submit a turning movement exhibit for this area to ensure adequate access, to be submitted prior to the City issuing a Building Permit. Off -Street Parking - Spaces Required: The COR-2 Sub -District sets a minimum parking space standard of two (2) spaces per 1,000 square feet and a maximum of four (4) spaces per 1,000 square feet for retail