Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/05/2005

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R3'~.V~General Paper Prod~wts April 29, 2005 Page 2 of 4 The existing trees, which were planted in conjunction with the construction of the original building, appear to be adequate. Furthermore, the five (5) lindens adjacent to the expansion area will also provide shade to the proposed parking stalls. However, some of the swamp white oaks do not appear to have survived this past winter, If so, these should be replaced as part of the expansion project. Both of the proposed shrub species are acceptable and should have a minimum spread of two (2) feet when they are installed. GroUnd Cover: All landscaped areas must be sodded and irrigated per City Code. Architectural Standards: City Code restricts building height to 65 feet and exterior wall finishes to natural or prefabricated brick or stone or pre-cast concrete panels or some other material approved by City Council. The building addition will consist of rock face concrete block that will match the existing building. The proposed building height is 22' 8" feet. Waste Storage: City Code requires that all solid waste and refuse receptacles be stor'ed within a completely screened structure or container. The site plan shows the location of a dumpster area. The site plan should be revised to include detailed information regarding screening materials. Access: The property currently gains access from 143~d Avenue, no new accesses are proposed. Off-Street Parking - Spaces Required: City Code requires i parking space for each 300 square feet of office floor area and 1 parking space for each 1,000 square feet of manufacturing/warehouse area. The. proposed building addition will require an additional 1 [ parking stalls for the new office area and 31 parking stall for the proposed warehouse area. The total building area is subject to a total of 95 parking stalls and the site plan is proposing 88 parking spaces. The site plan is deficient by 7 parking stalls; the site plan should be revised to comply with City Code. . Off Street Parking - Design: In accordance with City Code; all parking and maneuvering areas must be surfaced with bituminous and the perimeter of all pavement must be finished, with B6/12 concrete curbing. Drainage and Grading: A preliminary grading and drainage plan has been prepared for this site by Plowe Engineering Inc. dated 3/31/05. The proposed development is an expansion of an existing commercial site which has an existing storm sewer system which discharges to a detention pond which is located on the adjacent property south of the site. The expansion project proposes no new storm sewer. Staff has reviewed this plan and offers the ~bllowing comments: · This plan proposes removing and replacing existing curb and gutter. The limits of removal should be clearly identified along with the existing and proposed'elevations. 32