Agenda - Council - 02/22/2005 - Laserfiche WebLink

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separate lot in front of the p~kingi stmqtur~.i: Once the new lot is created, the parkin~ structure will no longer have',~lirect fr~rltag~ i ont© Sunwood Dr. At this point, it is uncertain when this ~ructure ~11 bebdl~,a,n.i:l: the lot created, but Staff believes it will occur within the next two years; Staff bqlieves that the 0-5 foot front yard setback for the TC-1 District should not applylto the mdr~rCiphl parking structure since it is an accessory use and the fact that a new lo~ Willi be c?Sted in front of the parking structure and thus removing the "frontage" of the building from Sunwood Dr. Staff has reviewed the utility,: drainage,; and grading plans and have no significant comments at this time. Further review 6f:the~ plans will occur at time of final site plan submittal. Staff has also review, ed the p..to~poSed landscaping plan and finds it generally acceptable, subject t° the comments and request for additional information contained in the City Staff Review Letter. The Town Center Technical AdVisOry Committee met on January 12, 2005 to review the architecture of the building. Iii generali the TCTAC liked the building, recognizing its utilitarian use. TheY liked t~¢ look 6fi the "warehouse" style and thought it was appropriate. The strUcture willi consist Of :prCeast concrete infill panels placed between columns. Cultured stone will :be USed on the first level to provide for a more pleasing aesthetic at the ground level. Thei most pr°minent feature of the structure will be the glass stairwells. They will be prominentlY'placed at the comers of the structure. Besides serving a functional purpose, they will also be a focal point of the structure, especially at night when the stair wells are llt up~ i Thc TCTAC suggested some minor design changes to the stairwells in order impr0*e the inipact'of the design. Overall, the TCTAC liked the design of the struature and r~ecornmer[dedthat it proceed for approval. Staff is having continuing discUssions r .~arding the necessity of certain materials on the north and west face. In the caS~ of the north, a retail/commercial building will eventually be located in front of the parking Stmc~e. ;Therefore, any quality materials or design will not be visible from SunWood DriVe. ~On the west faqade, future expansion will require the facade to be removed and replaced with a new one on the expanded building. Staff. would like to have the fafade :be of the Same quality as the rest of the building, but budget concerns on the cost of the struCtUre maY eventually make that expense difficult. The parking structure will haveltwo accesses, i From Sunwood Drive, drivers will only be able to enter. No exit from ;the Stmctmfe will be allowed at this access. The primary access will come from Civic Center Driye and will allow for vehicles to both enter and exit. City Staff has reviewed these acceSSes and find them acceptable. The Planning Commission reviewed the!submittal on February 3, 2005 and unaminously recommended approval of theI preliminary S~te plan of the Ramsey Municipal Parking Facility subject to compliance:with Ci~ Staff Review Letter and the platting of the property. Recommendation: