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City of Ramsey 15153 NOWTHEN BOULEVARD N.Wo, RAMSEY, MINNESOTA 55303 · (612) 427-1410 September 24, 1990 Mr. Wayne Johnson North Lake Properties, Inc. 1433 Utica Avenue S., Suite 70 Minneapolis, MN 55416 Site Plan Review Sunfish Business Center Lot 3, Block 1, Ramsey 67 Industrial Park 1st Addition Dear Mr. Johnson: I have reviewed the above site plan and offer the following comments: 1) Zoning: The subject property and all adjacent surrounding properties are zoned I-1 Industrial. Presently, the site is vacant land, as are the properties immediately adjacent to it on the east side of Sunfish Lake Boulevard. 2) Lot Coverage: Phase I structures wilt cover I5.5% of the lot area, while the inclusion of Phase II will extend the coverage to 23% of the lot. These coverages are within the permitted limit of 35%. 3) Parking: Under Phase I, up to 38 employees are anticipated with the code requiring one space per employee. The developer proposes providing 48 spaces. Under Phase II, a maximum of 61 employees are anticipated and the developer proposes to provide 80 parking spaces. 4) Setbacks: Setbacks for the main buildings for both Phase I and II are in compliance with code requirements for the industrial district. However, the code does not address setback requirements for the proposed Phase I garage facility. A setback distance of 5 feet is required for detached accessory structures in residential districts. It is understood that the garage units are to be used solely for vehicle storage and no other purpose. 5) Loading Docks: The code requires a minimum of two loading berths for both Phase I and II on the basis of square footage of building area. The ten berths proposed for Phase I alone are more than sufficient to meet this requirement; The City Code pertaining to loading areas requires that docks be designed to accommodate semitrailer units. The site plan submitted does not accommodate semitrailer units. For example, the berth layout does not allow suites 101,102 and 103 to be used simultaneously with berths 104 and 105. When considering maneuvering space, the conflicts become even more extensive. You have identified that the type of business occupying this facility will not rely heavily on semitrailer delivery. You should be prepared to explain this to the Planning and Zoning Commission and request a variance from the loading area requirement. 6) Utilities: This site is located within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area. The owner is obligated to connect to these utilities prior to occupancy.