Agenda - Planning Commission - 10/04/1994

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REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL; CASE OF SHARP & ASSOCIATES By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik CASE Background: Dennis Sharp of Sharp and Associates has been contracted by Detail Tool to construct a machine shop for them on Lot 1, Block 1, Gateway North Industrial Park Plat 4. The property is located on the west side of the Ramsey Athletic Club. a) b) c) Site location map Site plan City Staff review letter dated June 30, 1994 Observations: The building is to be constructed of rock face concrete block and consists of two stories; the main level is 9,977 square feet and the upper level is 3,281 square feet. The proposed project meets City Code requirements for lot coverage, architectural standards, landscaping, and off-street customer/employee parking spaces and loading areas. As part of an economic development effort between Detail TOol, Ramsey Athletic Club and the City, sewer and water services will be provided to the site. However, an additional 10 feet of drainage and utility easement will be required along the south boundary of the property. City Staff has recommended that a pedestrian pathway also be constructed within the 20 foot drainage and utility easement along the south property boundary and that the pathway should be extended east to the comer of County Roads 4/57 and #116. The City is proposing to reimburse the developer for the construction of the pathway. The building is located approximately 108 feet from the centerline of County Road 4/116; code requires a 110 foot setback. The design of the off-street parking area is somewhat deficient in that it does not provide for continuous concrete curb around the entire perimeter of all bituminous surfacing. Also, the site plan proposes a Class 5 fire lane on the east side of the building. The fire lane should also be paved and curbed at least from the southeast comer to the northeast comer of the building. Turf can be established on the north side of the building. The City Engineer has recommended that the drainage plan be modified to channel runoff from the front parking lot toward the proposed drainage swale to the northwest. The grading plan must also make provisions for erosion control during construction which will include some silt fence and a 900 square foot sump area.. Recommendation: City Staff recommends site plan approval contingent upon compliance with City Staff review letter. Commission Action: Motion to: Recommend that City Council approve/deny the proposed site plan for Dennis Sharp & Associates for Lot 1, Block 1, Gateway North Industrial Park Plat 4 contingent upon compliance with the City Staff review letter dated September 29, 1994. Review Checklist: PC: City Administrator City Engineer Parks & Utilities Supervisor Building Official 10/4/94