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Presentation Associate Planner Wald advised that Steve Fetdman is proposing to construct a 12,000 square foot office facility on Lot 1, Block 1, in the proposed Ramsey Office Park subdivision. She stated the subject property is 1.45 acres in size and is zoned B-1 Business. Associate Planner Wald explained the subject property is located within the Scenic Overlay District and subject to a 30% impervious coverage restriction. She indicated the site plan is proposing 49% building and pavementlcoverage. She indicated a variance will need to be obtained from the City and certified by the DNR in order to construct the site plan as proposed. She stated Staff sent Tom Hovey, from the DNR, a copy of the proposed site plan. Associate Planner Wald advised that in ~Mr. Hovey's initial comments he had concerns about the runoff and wanted more native plantings. She stated when Staff talked to him it was clear he did not have information on Rivers Bend storm water pond, which was designed to handle the drainage for the mall and this property. She indicated Mr. Hovey felt that made a big difference and Staff believes he wilt revise his comments when he reviews the accurate, up-to-date information. Associate. Planner Wald further advised that in 1980 the City agreed to allow any development that occurred on the subject property to deviate from all setbacks and lot sizes by 25%. She indicated that the site plan meets front, side, and rear yard setbacks established in the B-1 District. She stated City Code also requires ia 20 foot parking/maneuvering setback along all public streets. She indicated that applying the 25% deviation, the site plan needs to meet a 15 foot parking setback along Xkimo Street :and State Highway #47. She indicated the original site plan complied with this setback along Xkimo Street, however a 10 foot setback was being proposed along a portion of Trunk Highway #47. She stated the applicant has revised the site plan to comply with City Code. Associate Planner Wald stated the site plan is required to provide 40 parking stalls and 77 are shown. She indicated the exterior materials will consist of brick and the building height will be 15 feet. She explained the landscaping plan will need to be revised to reflect the comments outlined in the City Staff review letter. Associate Planner Wald indicated the Site plan is proposing to gain access from Xkimo Street. She stated the site plan is showing a concept plan for future office development on Outlot A. She noted Staff did not complete an official review of the future project, however an access is being conceptually proposed in close proximity to 143rd Avenue. She stated Staff relayed to the applicant that access points along Xkimo Street need to be limited. Staff is recommending that a maximum of two access points be permitted along Xkimo Street between 143rd Avenue and 142'~d Avenue; one of the accesses should be located directly acrOss from 147 Avenue. She reiterated that this portion is not being reviewed but Staff wanted the applicant to have that comment. Planning CommiSsion/December 2, 2004 !Page 9 of 19