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W. Properties - Site Plan November 19, 2004 Page 2 or'3 Ground Covet': All unimproved areas must be sodded. Any alternative to sod will require City Council's approval. Additionally, all landscaped areas are required to have an underground irrigation system. Architectural Standards: City Code restricts building height to 65 feet and exterior Wall finishes to consist ol:' natural or prefabricated brick or stone, pre-cast concrete panels, or sgme other material approved by City Council. The architectural elevatign plan shows.exterior building mater/als to consist of pre-cast concrete panels. The highest point of the building will be approximately 27 feet 6 inches in height, which meets City Code requirements. Waste Storage: City Code requires that all solid waste and refuse receptacles be stored within a completely screened structure or container. The site plan shows a trash enclosure along the rear side of the building, this meets City Code requirements. Off-Street Parking - Spaces Required: City Code requires one parking space per 1,000 square feet of warehouse floor space and one space for each 300 square feet of office space. The site plan indicates approximately 12,672 square feet will be utilized for office area and 29,568 square feet will serve as warehouse area. Based on this information, City code requires a total of 71 parking stalls and 73 are being provided. Loading Docks: City Code requires one loading dock for the first 10,000 square feet of floor space and one loading dock for each additional 25,000 square feet of floor area. The site plan is proposing to construct a 42,240 square foot building, therefore subject to at least 2 loading docks. The site plan is providing 4 loading docks and 8 overhead doors. Lighting: The site plan submitted proposes no exterior lighting. If exterior lighting is anticipated the applicant is advised that stardards for commercial lighting have been established by the City of Ramsey. Drainage and Grading: A grading, drainage and erosion control plan has been prepared for this site by Timothy Eggerichs PiE. Drainage ti'om the proposed building and parking areas are conveyed overland and through a system of storm sewers to a regional treatment pond located on the property immediately south of the subject property. Th.is plan is acceptable. It should be noted that railing must be provided along the daylight walls located in front of the docking bays. This plan proposes to ciisturb more that one acre of surface area and will require a permit fi'om the l, ower Rmn River Water Management Organization. REU: This property will be subject to a storm water utility charge. The quarterly charge will be dependant upon the number of residential equivalent units (REU). This factor will be determined once the total lot area and the net amount of impervious area have been submitted and. reviewed.