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R. amsey Municipal Parking Facility - Site Plan May 6, 2005 Page 2 of 2 use and the [;act that a new lot will be created in front of the parking structure and thus removing frontage of the building t?om Sunwood Dr. Utilities: Staff has reviewed the final utility plans and has no comments at this time. The structure will not be sprinkled per State of Minnesota Fire Code. Landscaping: There will be no direct landscaping installation as part of this project. The landscaping proposed along the south side of the building (Civic Center Drive) will be installed as part of the streetscape improvements done by RTC LLC. On the east side, a sidewalk will go up to the landscaping installed as part of the Ramsey Municipal Center project. There will be no landscaping installed on the north side (Sunwood Dr.) and the west side (Cinema side) as these areas will be blocked by other buildings and/or used for expansion. Architectural Standards: The architecture and design of the structure is consistent with what was approved as part of the preliminary site plan. The structure will have four different architectural finishes. They will consist {of a buff applied finish along the top of the structure; a buff form finished precast stone finish at the base of the columns; red modular brick will be used extensively, on the lower levels and the ends of' the structure; and finally a reddish brown applied texture finish will be utilized on the middle levels. Staff took a hard look at the budget and the design of the building to make sure that we had a quality building while not exceeding the budget. The use of these' materials as well as the design changes ordered as part of the preliminm~w site plan has kept the project within budget.. Drainage and Grading: Staff has reviewed the final drainage and grading plans and finds them acceptable Access: Thc parking structure will.have two accesses. From Sunwood Drive, drivers will only be able to enter. No exit from the structure will be allowed at this access. The primary access will come from Civic Center Drive aad will allow For vehicles to both enter and exit. City Staff has reviewed these accesses and find them acceptable. The Cit'y Council will be meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Mayl0, 2005 at Ramsey Fire Station, 15050 Armstrong Blvd., to review the proposed site plan. You or your 'representative may want to be present 'to answer any questions that may arise. Thank you for your cooperation in this process. /Fyou have any questions, please call us at (763) 427-1410. Respectfully, Patrick Tm'dgeon, AiCP Commu{(ity Development Di~r~ Cc: JoAnn Olsen, LSA Design -315-