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The Applicant is proposing trailer sales and repair with significant outdoor storage of trailers. This use is a Conditional Use in the B-2 District, and there is a public hearing tonight for said request. The Applicant has proposed paving the entire site and striped the outside of the parking lanes to ensure adequate space for public safety (e.g. firetrucks) onsite if needed. Parking In order to ensure that the site meets the requirements of the City Code, the parking spaces for the trailers be paved and there must be concrete curb and gutter onsite. The Applicant has proposed light duty pavement on the storage spaces and heavy duty pavement on the areas near the service bays, employee parking, and customer parking. Staff does believe this meets the intent of the ordinance Additionally, in order to keep safe drive aisles for public safety and fire, Staff has recommended that the parking areas are clearly striped and designated from the driving aisles at all times. Access The site has direct access onto Highway 10 NW, and there will not be any staging or loading/unloading allowed on Highway 10 NW at any time. Staff has reached out to the MnDOT for comment, who noted required MnDOT permits. MnDOT will need to approve the entrance to the site before final plat approval. The typical threshold for requiring a turn lane is 100 cars per day, according to the MnDOT. MnDOT is currently reviewing the entrance to ensure there is enough space for semi slow -down and turning onsite. The Applicant will need to update plan sheets with any conditions the MnDOT imposes. Architecture A proposed architectural rendering is attached to this case; this was not available until the week of June 16, 2019, so the Planning Commission wasn't able to review or comment. Based upon previous industrial buildings in the City (e.g. Bunker Lake Industrial Park), Staff believes there should be additional accents and colors. The Applicant is proposing precast concrete painted tan. There is a blue accent over the door, staff believes this should be extended throughout the building. The north and west elevations have little architectural details. Planning Commission Meeting The Planning Commission met on June 6, 2019 and discussed the project. They were generally supportive of the project and passed a variance to allow private utilities onsite. One neighboring business attended and was concerned about the possibility for loading and staging on the shoulder, and stated that the current site poses a hazard with significant use of the shoulder. Staff noted that this would not be allowed at the new location, and isn't allowed at the current location. Staff will be terminating the lease with the property owner for a portion of the current site when they move to the new location. Minutes from the Planning Commission meeting are incorporated for reference. Funding Source: The Applicant is responsible for all costs associated with this request. The Applicant does currently rent land from the City of Ramsey for their current location, the lease for which will be terminated upon a successful move to the new property and restoration of that site to its previous condition. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommended approval of the project. Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution #19-122 Approving Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and Final Plat for M&G Trailer at 9349 Highway 10 NW. Attachments Application Site Location Map