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yard, rear yard, and side yard setbacks established in the BW district. The BW district restricts lot coverage to 35 percent, the site plan is proposing to construct a total of 59,936 square feet of building space on 11.24 acres, which equates to approximately a 12.24 percent lot coverage. City Code states that accessory structures shall not exceed 30 percent of the gross floor space of the principal building. The site plan is proposing to construct a 20,000 square foot metal panel accessory building, which equates to approximately 50 percent of the gross floor space of the principal building. This is a deviation from City Code and will require City Council approval. The size and proposed exterior materials of the accessory building is part of a negotiated settlement between the City and Mr. Sauter in a recent land swap agreement for Mr. Sauter's property west of Sunfish Lake Boulevard. The site will derive two access points from 141st Avenue. City Code requires all driveways and off-street parking areas to be paved and finished with B-6/12 concrete curbing. The site plan indicates that the employee/customer parking area and an area to the north, east, and west of the principal building will be surfaced with bituminous pavement. The site plan is unclear as to whether or not the bituminous area will be finished with the required concrete curbing. It is anticipated that the paved area will not be finished with concrete curbing due to an agreement between the City and Mr. Sauter in a recent land swap settlement. Deviation from the required concrete curbing will require City Council approval. The off~street parking area for trucks and equipment located to the north of the principal building is proposing to be absent of the required bituminous pavement. The site plan is proposing to surface the off-street parking area with Class II. This is a deviation from City Code and will require City Council approval. In the past, the City has waived the pavement requirement when it was not reasonable due to the type of equipment maneuvering on it. Staff recommended that this off-street parking area at a minimum consist of Class V recycled aggregate surface. The City is constructing a pond to the north and northwest of the subject property and the proposed Class II surface would permit more migration of small particles into the pond and may, over time, lessen the effectiveness of the pond. The City Engineer is requesting that temporary and permanent erosion control measures be taken for the proposed dirt storage area located along the western property line and for the off-street parking areas that will be absent of bituminous pavement. The exterior building materials for the principal structure are proposed to consist of pre-cast concrete panels with a pre-finished metal fascia; this meets the architectural standards established in the business district. The accessory building is proposing to consist of metal panels; this is a deviation from City Code and will require City Council approval. The proposed screening along the south, east, and west property lines meet City Code requirements. The landscaping plan is acceptable. Staff requested that additional foundation plantings be installed around the principal structure. The facility will be served by on-site sewer and water facilities. The site plan is absent of a lighting plan. A lighting plan will need to be submitted and is subject to the City Engineer's approval. The Planning Commission reviewed the site plan on January 2, 2001. Site plans are not subject to a public hearing, however, during the public hearing for the preliminary plat of the proposed Gateway North Industrial Park No. 5, a representative from Danny's Tranny spoke in regard to the proposed development. Danny's Tranny has some reservations in regard to the Gateway North Industrial Park No. 5 redevelopment project and how the future westerly extension of 141st Avenue will affect their business. The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council grant site plan approval contingent upon compliance with City staff review letter dated December 29, 2000. City Council/January 9, 2001 Page 14 of 35