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Case #5 Request for Site Plan Review; Case of Hermanson Homes Presentation Associate Planner Geisler stated Hermanson Homes is proposing to construct a 10,000 square fbot multi-tenant office building on the property generally located on the comer of Armstrong Boulevard and Riverdale Drive. She indicated the proposed office building is located in the B-2 Highway Business District and is listed as a permitted use in that district. The subject'property is approximately 1.35 acres, for total lot coverage of 17%. She stated the proposed building appears to meet the required setbacks, but a revised site plan will need to be subrnitted showing these setbacks from the property line rather than the curb. Associate Planner Geisler stated commented a revised landscaping plan will be required. She noted because the subject property borders residential property to the south, the project must meet bufferyard requirements as outlined in City Code. The new Pleasureland RV facility is located one lot to the east of this site. Pleasureland was required to put in a privacy fence along the southern property line of all four of their lots. Staff would like the Planning Commission to weigh in on whether this project should include a privacy fence in the same location. She stated it should be noted that there would be a gap in the fence in the lot directly to the east, until that lot develops. Associate Planner Geisler indicated the submitted plan shows vinyl siding on a portion of the building. She stated City Code does not permit vinyl siding in the B-2 District. The applicant has indicated that he will .submit a revised plan that replaces the vinyl with a masonry material. She advised City sewer and water will be constructed through the Town Center site this summer, across Highway 10 to the intersection of Highway 10 and Armstrong Boulevard, about 400 feet from the site. She stated Staff anticipates that services will be at this intersection in October 2004. The proposed site plan will be required to hoop up to City services. Associate Planner Geisler explained that because many of the outstanding issues with the sit plan could have a large impact on the overall site design, Staff was going to recommend tabling the request. However, Staff has been working with the applicant over the' last few days and has agreement on the major issues, so they are recommending approval. She noted the applicant has agreed to hook up to City services rather than have a septic system. Commission Input Chairperson Nixt asked if hooking up to City services would delay operation. City Engineer Jankowski stated they are anticipating sewer and water will be across Armstrong Boulevard by October. He indicated he had a discussion with the applicant and that will be reasonably close to the time he would take occupancy. Chairperson Nixt asked what siding material would be used. Jeff Johnson, ReMax stated three sides would be block, with the front brick. Chairperson Nixt asked if the revised landscape plan was acceptable. Planning Commission/May 6, 2004 Page 9 of 21