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Review File: Ramsey Storage Center: Site Plan and Final Plat Page 3 of S • Relocate some of the proposed shrubs around the stormwater pond to the bufferyard to assist and enhance screening between the two differing uses. • Relocate the Harvest Gold Linden and Sienna Glen Maple from the northwest corner of the site into the bufferyard to additional screening (currently, they are interspersed amongst some existing trees being saved). • Update Landscape Schedule to specify that shrub size shall be twenty-four (24) inches in height at time of installation. General: The Plat is generally consistent with what had been approved in February of 2017, with the exception of the name (now Ramsey Storage Center), the signatory blocks (to be consistent with current ownership), and drainage and utility easement encumbering the stormwater pond. The Plat consolidates three (3) existing parcels into two, with lot sizes of 4.45 acres (Lot 1) and 1.75 acres (Lot 2). The Site Plan is only applicable to Lot 1 and is relatively consistent with the most recent approvals granted (February, 2017) for the Subject Property. The main difference is the current proposal consolidates all self - storage units within a single, climate -controlled building (previously, the plan was for multiple buildings on site with more pavement). There have been some slight modifications to the exterior finish of the building (discussed under architectural standards) as well as to the tree preservation plan (saving more trees with current proposal). Zoning: The Subject Property currently has a dual zoning designation of E-1 Employment (Lot 1) and B- 1 General Business (Lot 2). Indoor self -storage facilities are a permitted use in the E-1 Employment District. Lot Coverage: The proposed building is three (3) stories and has a building footprint of 43,376 square feet. Lot 1 is 4.45 acres in size, equivalent to 193,842 square feet. The resulting lot coverage is approximately twenty-two percent (22%), well below the allowable building coverage of forty-five percent (45%). Setbacks: The proposed building meets/exceeds the required setbacks of 60 feet (where adjacent to residential, which is the north and east boundaries), 20 feet (side), and 35 feet (front). Additionally, the required twenty (20) foot green space area adjacent to public roads is also provided, with the exception of one proposed parking stall that slightly encroaches and needs to be relocated. Building Height: The proposed building would be thirty-five and a half (35.5) feet in height. This is well within the allowable building height of sixty-five (65) feet. Architectural Standards: The exterior finish of the proposed building includes a combination of precast concrete with varying textures, glass, and metal trim. The proposed materials do comply with the standards of the E-1 District. While the previously approved site plan had a greater mix of materials and a larger percentage of glass, the current Site Plan has consolidated everything into a single building with access only from the front (Ramsey Blvd side), which Staff believes is more desirable. Access: The proposed access is from Ramsey Blvd. With the previous approval, there was significant discussion between Anoka County Staff and the developer about the final location for the access. At that time, a phased access plan was approved that would have required modifying the access to Lot 1 in the future when Lot 2 developed. City Staff understands the intention with this project would be to construct the access for Lot 1 in its `final' location rather than pursuing a phased approach. Please note that detailed plans for the road improvements, including northbound and southbound turn lanes, will be required and must be approved by Anoka County and the City.