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Ramsey Municipal Center - Site Plan November 24, 2004' Page 6 of 7 the core. The bulk of the parking should take place in enclosed structures or parking ramps. A municipal parking f~tcility will be located adjacent to the Ramsey Municipal Center that will meet the need tbr the bulk of the parking. A small surface parking 10t' is located in the rear of the building to handle short term visitors to the Ramsey Municipal Center. As mentioned previously, the parking lot in the northeast part of the site is recommended to be removed from the site plan. &tmmroT o/'DeJ'ign Gt~ideli,es.' The Ramsey Municipal Center meets or exceeds the recommendations contained [n certain areas of the Development Guidelines. Staff and the TCTAC recommends that the fbllowing items be addressed: · The tk7~ade of Sunwood Drive should be redesigned to become more engaging with the pedestrian through more architectural animation, more articulation, more depth, and the inclusion of some roof forms. As part of looking at revising the Sunwood Drive fa,cade, elements contained on the south side of the building should be Considered for integration into the front fagade. In addition, increasing' the amotmt of glazing along Sunwood Driv~ should also be considered. · The parking area in the northeast part' of the site should be removed and replaced with an extension of the building and/or appropriate screening. The waste disposal area should be removed from its present location or should be located inside. · Additional design treatrnent should be given to the eastern elevation (Sapphire St.) than is shown. · Screening with a mix of landscaping and decorative fencing is acceptable for the Police Department parking lot off of Sapphire St. · Further information should be provided about whether the' windows will be tinted and the composition of exterior materials that will house the mechanical equipment located on the roof. 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 screened trash enclosure located in the northeast portion of the site. Per the recommendation of the TCTAC, the waste storage area should be moved or put inside of. the building. Lighting: Please provide the City with details regarding the lighting that will be on the building and located in the parking lot for review, citY, standards require that the luminaire (light source) must not be visible fi'om beyond the property line. The applicant should submit shop drawings of the lighting fixtures lbr review and approval by the City Engineer. Parking: The preliminary site plan shows 42 public parking stalls and 28 stalls for the Police Department and City vehic[es.tbr a total of 70 stalls. Under the Town Center Zoning District regulations, a maximum total oi' I87 stalls parking spaces are required. The Town-Center Zoning District and the Town Center Development Guidelines strongly .encourage shared parking scenarios anti the utilization oF parking ramps 'where possible. Fortunately, the City.' parking ramp will be ad~jacent to the Ramsev Nfunicipal Center. The parking ramp will accommodate parking space for appro×imate!¢ ,~0!_1 vehicles. The t'emaining aeed ~br parking spaces at the Ramsey Municipal Center