Agenda - Planning Commission - 07/07/2005

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Td Axsociates Printing- Building Expansion ,hdy 1, 2005 Page 2 of 3 has rather heavy vegetation along the common property line, it is Staff's opinion that ten (10) new trees are not reasonable. The landscaping plan, dated June 6, 2005, includes four (4) evergreens and five (5) shrubs. Specific species are not indicated in the planting schedule; however, a group of species' for both trees and shrubs is included and all choices listed are either acceptable or preferred as outlined in the Ramsey Tree Book. Coniferous trees must be six (6) feet in height and shrubs should have either a spread of two (2) feet or be at least two (2) feet in height, depending on the individual'- species growing characteristics. Overall, the tandscaping plan is generally acceptable. 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 wail 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 rockface' concrete block that will match the existing building. The building addition is proposed to be 24.5 feet in height, also matching the existing building. :"" , ": Waste Storage: City Code requires that all solid waste and refuse receptacles be stored within a completely screened structure or container. An enclosed trash receptacle already exists on the site. Access: The property currently gains access from 140rh Court offof Sunfish Lake Blvd; no new accesses are proposed. Off-Street Parking - Spaces Required: City Code requires 1 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. With the proposed building addition, the site wilI' need a total of 43 parking spaces. A total of 38 spaces are shown on the proposed site plan, including 14 spaces that are not constructed. When the existing building was constructed, 38 spaces were required. Staff will be asking the Planning Commission and City Council to consider whether the 5 additional spaces required by 'City Code are necessary. Staff is also recommending that the 14 proof-o~'-parking spaces on the east side of the site be striped at this time. 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 dated June 2, 2005. The existing building is served by storm sewer which drains to a regional pond and then to a storm se?ver which discharges to the Mississippi River.