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Northstar Commuter Rail Station — Site Plan <br />July 29, 2011 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />Architectural Standards: The exterior finish of the proposed rail station includes a combination of cast -in - <br />place concrete, metal paneling and glass. The structure includes sun shades on each of the enclosed stair cases <br />as well. Height of the structure is roughly forty (40) feet. There is a proposed radio antenna located on the roof <br />of the pedestrian bridge and it is unclear from the plans what the height of this antenna will be. Please provide <br />clarification on the antenna height. <br />Signage: The plans also include a sign package for the rail station. Most of the signage will be located on the <br />platforms and appear to be instructional. Two ground signs, SA.2 and SA.4 as labeled on Sheet C119, will <br />identify the site as the Ramsey Station and will be positioned on the south side of Civic Center Drive near the <br />entrances to the station. The details submitted for the signage have been reviewed and are sufficient enough that <br />no additional sign permit will be required. Any future signs noted on the plan will be subject to review by the <br />City and may potentially require a sign permit. <br />Fencing: A six (6) foot tall chain link fence is shown between the inbound and outbound tracks as well as <br />around the southern edge of the station site (on the City -owned parcel). The proposed fencing complies with <br />current fence regulations but it should be noted that no part of the fence shall include vinyl slats used for <br />screening. <br />Drainage and Grading: Staff has reviewed the drainage and grading plans and any previous concerns and/or <br />comments have been addressed in the final plans. <br />Access: The rail station will not have direct vehicle access. Parking for the rail station will be accommodated <br />by the municipal parking structure across Civic Center Dr NW. There are two pedestrian entrances for the <br />station at the east and west ends of the outbound platform. City Staff has reviewed these accesses and finds <br />them acceptable. <br />The Planning Commission will be meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at the Ramsey Municipal <br />Center, 7550 Sunwood Dr NW, to review the proposed site plan. You or your representative may want to be <br />present to answer any questions that may arise. Thank you for your cooperation in this process. <br />If you have any questions, please call us at (763) 427-1410. <br />Respectfully, <br />CITY OF RAMSEY <br />Chris Anderson <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator <br />