Agenda - Planning Commission - 12/04/2003

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Review Letter: MGM Wines & Spirits November 26, 2003 Page 2 of 3 Screening: The abutting properties to the north, south, east and west are zoned business and City Code does not require screening. Landscaping: No additional site landscaping is required as a part of this minor expansion. Architectural Standards: City Code restricts exterior wall finishes to natural or prefabricated brick or stone or pre-cast concrete panels or some other material approved by City Council. The existing building has a stucco finish and the proposed addition for coolers will also be faced with stucco. The separated entrance on the southeast comer of the building will be glass. The proposed exterior finish on the addition complies with City Code. Waste Storage: City Code requires that ali solid waste and refuse receptacles shalI be stored within a completely screened structure or located indoors, The site plan should be revised to indicate where the refuse receptacles are located and how they are screened. Access: The site plan proposes to continue utilization of two ex/sting accesses onto Hwy. #'10. The site plan has been forwarded to Mn/DOT for comment. Future Traffic Pattern Concept: The site plan identifies a future Site modification that would remove the burbing between the liquor store and the Holiday Station to the west and allow traffic to flow between the sites. It is staff's understanding that this modification is conceptual at this point, but will continue to be explored in the future with the adjacent property owner. The site plan also proposed the addition of bituminous surfacing on the west side of the building; the installation of that pavement is being withdrawn from the plan. The site plan should be modified to reflect this change. Off-Street Parking - Design: In accordance with City Code, all driveways, off-street parking and maneuvering areas are surfaced with bituminous; some of the more recent pavement installations at the front entrance to the site has been installed with the B-6/12 concrete curbing. Off-Street Parking - Spaces Required: City Code requires one (I) parking space for every 200 square feet of retail space, 3 spaces for each auto repair bay, and 2 spaces for each dwelling unit. There is approximately 3,600 square feet of retail space, 2 service bays (overhead doors at the collision center) and two dwelling units in the house. The number of required, off-street parking spaces for these 3 uses is 28. There are 32 off-street parking areas identified on the site plan; the parking plan complies with City Code: The remainder of the paved parking lot is leased to the adjacent property, owner to the east for used vehicle sales display area. ' Lighting: All exterior commercial lighting must meet City standards. Shop drawings of all proposed exterior lighting should be submitted for review and approval. 26