Agenda - Planning Commission - 10/04/2012

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Review File: Lake Region RV Conditional Use Permit/Site Plan Review September 28, 2012 Page 4 of 6 Signs: Please note that all signs for the proposed building must be approved through a separate sign permit process. Sign regulations can be found in City Code Chapter 117, Article II, Division 8. The developer is encouraged to review these sign regulations early in the process to avoid any unnecessary delays due to potential needs for special permits. Staff has received a photo of a potential, similar sign proposed to be used. Please provide dimensions of the sign for review. Ground signs are reviewed on the following: • Maximum of 100 square feet per face (200 square feet aggregate) • Maximum of 25 feet tall • Dynamic Display is limited to 35% of the sign face • The City has the flexibility to increase these maximums through the issuance of a Conditional use Permit Landscape Review Reviewer: Chris Anderson, Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator canderson(aici. ramsev. mn. us 763-433-9905 Landscaping: The only improvements proposed are additional parking stalls and therefore, the required landscaping is determined based only on the parking lot landscaping standards. In the B-2 District, for every ten (10) parking stalls, one (1) tree is required. The site plan indicates a total of sixty-six (66) parking stalls and includes twelve (12) new deciduous overstory trees. The following additional comments are offered regarding the Landscaping and Tree Preservation Plans: • The following should be added to the notes section on sheet 1: Topsoil, whether imported or amending the existing topsoil, must meet or exceed Mn/DOT's Premium Topsoil specification (3877.3). The City has a list of `pre -certified' suppliers that have submitted test results verifying the material meets this specification. If you opt to use an alternative supplier, or if amending onsite topsoil, documentation must be supplied to the City verifying that the material meets Mn/DOT's Premium Topsoil Borrow specification. A copy of the load tickets will also be required to pass the topsoil inspection. • Any disturbed areas of right-of-way shall be restored to Mn/DOT(if along Highway 10) or City (along Alpaca St and Riverdale Dr) standards, whichever may be applicable. • The Autumn Blaze maple shown at the intersection of Alpaca St and Riverdale Dr should be located closer to the corner of the parking area to provide as much unobstructed view of the intersection as possible. • All parking lot landscaping areas shall include an in -ground irrigation system equipped with rain sensors and a backflow preventer. • Planting detail shall be amended to include the following: o Planting depth shall be such that the first set of primary roots is at final grade. o Remove twine, wiring, ropes and burlap from top and sides of root ball. o At time of planting, only prune out dead or damaged branches. All necessary pruning cuts shall be made just outside of branch collar area. o Remove all tags and labels. o Wood chip mulch shall not be piled against the trunk of trees. • A two (2) year maintenance guarantee is required on all landscaping after initial acceptance by the City. Please add this to the notes section of the sheets.