Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/02/2017

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Review File: Rezoning, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Preliminary and Final Plat, Shoreland Overlay Variance, and Site Plan Review: Regency Commons January 27, 2017 Page 4 of 6 Maximum Buildin ' Hei ' ht: 65 feet Minimum lot buildin ' covera ' e: 45 i ercent Lighting — must deflect light away from adjoining residential district. 44 feet 25.57% Photometric plan provided which indicated no light emitting past the site boundaries. Shop drawing of downcast fixtures with recessed bulbs shown. Building Elevations: Zoning limits building height in the E-1 Employment District to 65 feet. The building elevations show a mixture of brick, masonry block, glass, colored metal paneling, and stucco. The E-1 District allows for the following materials: Face brick; Stucco; Glass; Wood; Natural Stone; specifically designed pre -cast concrete units whose surfaces have been integrally treated with an applied decorative material or texture; and other materials as may be approved by the City. The identifiable materials of brick, masonry block, stucco, and glass meet the requirements of the zoning district. Staff finds the proposed materials of colored metal paneling to be acceptable and provides an additional aesthetic element and color to the facade. Streets: Sheet C.2 shows a singular access onto Ramsey Boulevard NW (County Road 56). This access is acceptable to the County. Previous plans for a mini storage facility on this site have shown a cul-de-sac constructed at the current termination of 148th Avenue NW. A cul-de-sac is no longer being shown as a result of discussion between the Applicant and the City. The City's Public Works Superintendent offered the following proposal, which the Applicant was agreeable to; however, the plans to date do not reflect the proposed improvements. In place of the cul-de-sac at the end of 148th Ave, the City would accept the following improvements, installed and paid for by the Developer, included in the project: • The City's standard residential road section, complete with curb, extended three (3) feet past sanitary manhole located in road centerline on 148th Ave leading into the east side of the property. Curbing matching existing conditions must be installed on all three (3) sides of the road extension. • A twenty foot (20') maintenance easement granted to the City along the eastern property line, with no additional trees planted in easement. This easement is needed to provide access for maintenance to existing storm water structures. • A written agreement, drafted by Developer and reviewed and approved by the City, to allow snow storage on Subject Properties from the dead end on 148th Ave. Note -most of the snow should be retained in the 20' maintenance easement, but in years with high snow volumes, it may be necessary to store the snow on private property. Grading and Drainage: Engineering Staff will provide specific review related to grading and drainage on the site. However, initially, it would seem that the proposed grading of the eastern edge of the site behind Lots 6 and 7 of Regency Pond 2nd Addition will need to be revised as the grades as shown are too steep to allow for maintenance vehicles to adequately access the rear easement. The siting of proposed trees may need to be revised to ensure accessibility for public works equipment to navigate the easement. Stormwater: Engineering Staff will provide specific review related to stormwater. However, a stormwater permit from the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (LRRWMO) may