Agenda - Council - 07/23/2019 - Laserfiche WebLink

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modifications that need to be changed, but Staff will handle those changes administratively, as typical with these situations. Parking and Access The Site Plan was approved contingent upon MnDOT final approval and requiring the parking areas are clearly striped and designated from the driving aisles at all times. Based on concerns raised at the Planning Commission Meeting and past experience with M & G's existing operations, Staff recommends slight modifications to the driveway access to the site by widening the entrance and allowing for better truck maneuvering. There is more than ample space to accomplish this task, and the Planning Commission would recommend erring on the side of caution to ensure that there are no conflicts with vehicular movements. 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. Architecture The Applicant has already purchased precast concrete panels for the building; the City Code allows precast concrete panels with texturization and accent colors. Since Staff cannot fully determine the final finish of the precast units, Staff had recommended minor color variation in the panels similar to similar recent buildings. However, the Applicant has been unwilling to make any additional changes or provide additional materials. If the City Council is fine with the current proposal, it can approve at this time. However, Staff does believe that a very slight color variation could close the loop on zoning review and improve the aesthetics of the building. That being said, Staff would not recommend this item alone get in the way of final approval. 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: Adopt Resolution #19-174 Approving Amended Development Agreement for M&G Trailer at 9387 Highway 10 NW, contingent upon final review by the City Engineer and City Attorney as well as modifying the site plan to widen the driveway access. Attachments Site Location Map Plan Set Proposed Color Elevations Final Plat Sheet Development Agreement Resolution #19-174 Form Review