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A2012 -7 Staff Report <br />June 5, 2012 <br />Page 14 of 16 <br />building site. Small mounds are shown on the north side of the 18 fairway which are created <br />from soil that is removed for the pond. Golf Course Manager, Larry Norland has been involved <br />in the design process and is satisfied with the proposed changes. <br />HealthPartners will be provided an easement for the pipe and stormwater pond and are also <br />compensating the City of Anoka for the land the pond would occupy. It is anticipated that the <br />pond would be constructed after October 1 2012 to reduce impact to the golf course. <br />The fire chief reviewed the plans and is satisfied with the amount of fire protection available on <br />the site and within the building. There is one hydrant located near the southwest corner of the <br />building that provides fire protection. The building will be sprinkled for further fire protection. <br />He also stated that the driveways, parking areas, etc. provide sufficient access to the building for <br />fire protection. <br />A sanitary sewer line currently runs across the southeast corner of the property. This line will be <br />moved so it is outside of the property or within the 10' drainage and utility easement. A water <br />line currently runs across the northwest corner of the property. Because of the grade of the <br />parking lot, this line will either have to be lowered or insulated to protect it. Details related to <br />this work are outlined in the developers agreement. <br />Landscaping /Screening <br />A landscape plan has been submitted. The plan is very extensive and provides for a variety of <br />deciduous trees, shrubs, and perennials throughout the entire site. The site has 15 larger <br />deciduous trees planted around the perimeter to provide a visual relief of the parking lot. There <br />are 10 trees planted in the islands throughout the parking lot. Staff requested additional tree <br />planting along Jacob Lane in front the building to break up the long length of the building wall. <br />The plan was amended to show four new trees in this area. Special attention has been placed in <br />the areas near the main building entrance and also the southeast corner of the building. These <br />areas are heavily landscaped with shrubs and perennials. A stone wall is also located near the <br />southeast corner of the building. HealthPartners recognizes the importance of appearance for the <br />facility and has addressed this with improvements in these two areas. <br />Anoka City Code requires a tree preservation /replacement plan to be submitted. City Code states <br />that any significant tree removed or damaged through construction or grading must be replaced <br />on -site at a ratio of 1:1. The developer will be removing 10 significant trees and the planting <br />plan provides for replacement at a ratio of greater than 1:1. <br />Signs <br />Building elevations show signage on the southeast corner of the building, mainly visible from <br />Highway 10. A smaller monument sign is also shown on the site plan near the Greenhaven Road <br />entrance. All signage will have to be meet requirements of the B -1 Highway Business District <br />and staff believes the signage that is shown on the plans will meet said requirements. Smaller <br />directional signage within the site is permitted. <br />City of Anoka <br />