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T.I Associates Printing - Building Expansion July 1,2005 Rev~xcel: ,/uLy 22, 2005 Page 2 ol."3 additional trees. Considering the existing landscaping on site and that the property to the north 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 landscaping 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 wall ~inishes 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 ofrockface conc?ete 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 140th Court'off of 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 will need a total of 43 parking spaces. A total of 38 spaces are shown on the proposed site plan, including 14 proof- o~parking spaces. When the existing building was constructed, 38 spaces were required. At their July 7m meeting, the Planning Commission recommended that the site plan be approved without the additional 5 parking spaces. Additionally, staff understands that you have striped the remaining 14 parking spaces on the east side of the site. ' 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 July 17, 2005'. The existing building is served by storm sewer which