Agenda - Planning Commission - 08/08/2005

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Ramsey Office Condos: Site Plan Review August 3, 2005 Page 2 o?"4 Setbacks: City Code establishes a 35-foot front and rear yard and a 10-foot side yard setback (20 feut on corners) in the B-2 District. City Code also established a 20 foot parking/maneuvering area from all public streets. The proposed site plan meets these requirements. Landscaping: The following comments are offered regarding the landscaping: · Trees within or immediately adjacent to the parking area are required. The current plan includes two (2) trees that are credited toward this requirement but at least two (2) more trees should be repositioned or added to satisfy the parking lot planting requirements. ' The bump outs adjacent to the trash enclosure or the island across from the trash enclosure are possibilities for these trees. · The northern island with the common hackberry must be at least 162 square feet in area. ° Along the western edge of the property, additional:evergreen trees and/or an opaque fence should be installed to provide' some screening/~ouffering for the adjacent residential properties. · No trees can be installed within fifteen (15) feet of a hydrant. · No trees shall be installed within thirty-five (35) feet of an intersecting street. A revised landscaping.plan must be submitted that addresses the above stated concerns. Ground Cover: All landscaped areas must be sodded and irrigated per City Code. Architectural Standards: City Code restricts building height to 35 feet and exterior wall finishes to brick, stucco, glass, stone, pre-cast concrete panels, or other material as approved by the City Council. The proposed buildings are shown as 25 feet in height at their tallest point. The building elevation plan indicates that materials will consist of concrete block and brick, which complies with City Code. Waste Storage: City Code requires .that all solid waste and refUse receptacles be stored within a completely screened structure or container. The site' plan indicates that a trash enclosure will be located between the two buildings. Off-Street Parking - Spaces Required: City Code requires 1 parking space for each 300 square feet of floor space fbr office buildings. For 12,000 square feet of office space a total of'40 parking spaces are required; the site plan shows 40 parking spaces. Off Street Parking - Design: In accordance with City Code, ail parking and maneuvering areas must be surfaced with bituminous and the perimeter of all pavement will be finished with B6/12 concrete curbing. Drainage and Grading: Concrete valley gutter and approaches will need to be constructed at the intersection of 139th Avenue and access to the site. The plans must be revised to indicate how the Rtture parking area will drain between the two sites. More information must be provided on the 167