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Case #12: Request for Site Plan Review; Case of Rotary Systems Community Develop~;,cm I)i~-,.ctor i:~-olil< c:.:p/:tin.2d R.J. Ryan Construction has applied for site plan approval to dcx<'lol) lx,[ 2, Bl(>cl< l, .Smlfish Business Park Second Addition for Rotary Systems. R.J. Ryan Construction and Rotary Systems are proposing to construct a 30,240 square foot multi-tenant building on the 2+ acre lot. Rotary Systems will own the building and occupy approximately l/3 of' the structure; the remaining space will be leased to other tenants. The property is zoned E-1 Employment and office/warehouse is a permitted use in that district. The facility will have one public access onto Azurite Street NW and it will be served with municipal water and sanitary sewer. The proposed project complies with all of the building setbacks and lot coverage restrictions. All parking and maneuvering areas on the site will be paved and finished with B612 concrete cu thing..She stated il~ ~ccordance with City Code architectural standards, the exte,'ior finish on thc I>t~iidi~, ;:.; i,l'r~l>~>.~;cd [~ I>~: p~'e-cast panels of exposed aggregate, with some rock face block accc~.t.; :t~'~t~,x', iht l't'~>~t eiitl-v. The proposed height is 27 feet, which complies with City Code. Thc ~mmbcr ol' loadiug docks and berths exceed City Code requirements, and they arc located on thc rear wall of the building. The fixture specs and drawings for the exterior lighting must be submitted For review and approval. She stated a waste storage area consisting of rock face block walls with a wood cedar gate is proposed along the rear wall of the building which complies with City Code. She noted the City Engineer has determined that the Grading and Drainage Plan is acceptable and a permit from the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization will be required. She indicated the site plan reflects that the 20 foot wide green space area required adjacent to Azurite Street will be provided. A minimum of 34 trees and 100 shrubs are required o~, thc :-;i:c. The I~ands~_:alaC Plata proposed 32 trees and 100 shrubs and has been modified to incl~lclc 2 :ldtlition:ll deciduous trees. She stated the Planning Commission reviewed the site plm~ on July 1 and recommended City Council approval contingent upon compliance with Staff Review Letter dated June 23, 2004. Motion by Councihncmber Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to approve the site plan for Rotary Systems contingent upon compliance xvith City Staff Review Letter dated June 23, 2004. Councihnember Elvig cxprc.~scd his thanks to the builder for his efforts on the project and stated it looks great. Motion carried. Voti~g Yes: Mayor ©amec, Councilmelnbers Elvig, Cook, Pearson, Strommen, and Zimnmrman. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Kurak. Case #13: Adopt Resolution and Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of That Part of Lots 2, and 2A, Block 1, West Radium Business Center First Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota, Lying Northerly of the Southerly 167.00 Feet Thereof City Attorney Goodrich stated that thc City has completed negotiations with Huntington Family Properties, LLC and ~,xx' ~.:,.[I>; lo dccd thc ?roi~el'ty to them to complete the transaction. On June 22, 2004, thc City (2'~.~:i~ il,tr{)ducct] atl~ o:dil~auce to authorize the sale. That ordinance is now City Conncil/July 13, 2004 Page 20 of 24