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The maximum front yard setback in the TC-2 district is 0-15 feet. The applicants received a variance to the front yard setback from the Board of Adjustment. The site grading was reviewed as part 'of the approval process for the previous 3 buildings. However, the-restaurant building has been modified to include a drive-up window. This required revisions to the grading plans which were reviewed by the Engineering Department. A total of 445 parking spaces are required for 100,000 square feet of retail and 9,000 square feet of restaurant. The site plan identifies 489 parking spaces. December 7 revisions to the design of the drive-thru lane necessitated reducing the number of parking spaces to 488 and additional modifications to the Grading and Drainage Plan. The Landscape Plan has been reviewed and meets or exceeds the City's requirements. Staff has made some suggestions for diversity in species and trees that are more tolerant of de-icing salt. The site plan for the Pond Building generally conforms to the Town Center Development Guidelines. There are no public parks identified for this sub-district and small group sitting areas and a mixture of plantings and pavement are encouraged.' The west side of the building includes an outdoor dining area that overlooks the landscaped pond. The selected architectural materials include brick, EIFS, split face CMU integrally treated with color, and metal accents. Staff is requesting a sample of the corrugated metal panel material noted on the building elevations. The guidelines recommend that 35% of ground level street front facades be glass openings. The building does not front on a street but the amount of glazing on the north wall facing the parking lot [s 18%. The reduction in glazing is acceptable as restaurants are not the typical window shopping experience the City is striving for with the retail buildings. The building material calculations indicate that 44% of the non-glazed area is brick and/or a comparable material. Recommendation: City Staff recommends approval of the final site plan. Commission Action: Motion by Commissioner and seconded by Commissioner to approve the final site plan for the' Pond Building in Ramsey Town Center 3r~ Addition contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated December 29, 2004. Review Checklist: Community Development Director Civil Engineer [I PC: 01/06/05 Copies To: City Attorney 11