Agenda - Planning Commission - 09/02/2004

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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Pearson, Cook, Elvig, Strommen, and Zimmennan. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Kurak. Case #12: Request for Site Plan Review; Case of Rotary Systems Community Development Director Frolik explained R.J. Ryan Construction has applied for site plan approval to develop Lot 2, Block 1, Sunfish 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 1/3 of the structure; the remaining space will be leased to' other tenants. The property is zoned I5-1 Employment and office/warehouse is a permitted use in that district, q;he facility will have one public access onto Azurite Street NW and it will be served with rnunicipal 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 an'd finished with B612 concrete curbing. She stated in accordance with City Code' architectural standards, the exterior finish on the building is proposed tO be pre-cast panels of exposed ag~egate, with some rock face block accents around the front ent~. The proposed height is 27 feet, which complies with City Code. The number'of loading doclds and berths exceed City Code requirements, and they are located on the 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 toot wide green space area required adjacent to Azurite Street will be provided. A minimum of 34 trees and 100 shrubs are required on the site. The Landscape Plan proposed 32 trees and 100 sln-ubs and has been modified to include 2 additional deciduous trees. She stated the Planning Commission. reviewed the site plan on July 1 and recommended City Council approval contingent upon compliance with Staff Review Letter dated June 23, 2004. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to approve the site plan for Rotary Systems contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated June 23, 2004. Councilmember Elvig expressed his thanks to the builder for his efforts on the project and stated it looks ~eat. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Pearson, Strommen, and Zimmennan. 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 P60 Ci~ Council/July 13, 2004 Page 20 of 24