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City of Ramsey 15153NOWTHENBOULEVARDN.W.,RAMSEY, MINNESOTA 55303 · (612) 427-1410 February 24, 1992 Jeffrey Knutson Glenn Rehbein Excavating, Inc. 7309 Lake Drive Lino Lakes, MN 55102 Re: Site Plan Review For Clubhouse At Northfork Links Golfcourse Dear Mr. Knutson: We are in receipt of a four-sheet site and architectural plan dated February 10, 1992, drawn by Rolf Lokensgard, AIA, for the proposed clubhouse at The Links Golf Course. It is our understanding that this clubhouse facility will be located on Lot 10, Block 3, Northfork 5th Addition - The Links. We offer the following comments: Zoning; The land of the proposed site is zoned Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.) and the proposed use falls within the master plan prepared for Northfork. Setbacks: The proposed facility fronts on 153rd Avenue N.W., which is an MSA road. The setback from thoroughfares is 110 feet from the centerline. The site plan indicates that the clubhouse is proposed to be located 110 feet from the center line of 153rd Avenue. Landscaping: City Code requires that all non-residential uses provide a landscaped area along all streets and a 40 foot wide landscaped area separating the non-residential use from the residential use. The site plan is proposing a sodded earth berm between the off-street parking area and 153rd Avenue N.W. and a 40 foot wide sodded berm between the off- street parking area and adjacent residential lots. No other landscaping plan has been submitted for the site. The developer contends that the lack of trees and shrubs is consistent with the desired effect of creating a "Scottish looking" facility. There are also no shrubs or trees planned for the golf course itself. Screening: City Code requires screening between a non-residential use and a residential use. Screening may consist of shrubs, berms and/or decorative fencing and shall not be less than 5 feet high. The site plan proposes a two (2) foot berm between the off-street parking area and the adjacent residential lots. Architectural Standards and Lot Coverage: The site plan indicates a 7,990 square foot, 2- story facility is proposed. City Code restricts maximum building height to 35 feet; the estimated building height from ~ound level to the top of the cupola is approximately 36 feet. This building size is well within the 35% maximum lot coverage restriction. The first floor is proposed at 5,110 square feet of retail and office space and 2,880 square feet of open par'king garages. The second floor is proposed at 2,880 square feet of bar and dining area, 2,400 square feet of deck and 2,710 square feet of retail and office space. City Code requires that exterior wail finishes be of material other than metal on 50% of the exposed walls. The building exterior will be constructed of stucco with asphalt shingles.