Agenda - Planning Commission - 10/06/2005

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153 Nowthen Boulevard NW · Ramsey, Minnesota 55303 City Hall: (763) 427-1410, Fax: (763) 427-5543 www.ci.ramsey.mn.us Dave Perkins 14230 Basalt Street NW Ramsey, MN 55303 Re: 'Site Plan Review 22 Dear Mr. Perkins: We are in receipt of site plan, landscaping plan, and building elevations submitted by Lampert Architects dated September 6, 2005 and a Grading Plan and Utility Plan submitted by Hakanson and Anderson on September 6, 2005. We offer the following comments: General: The site plan is proposing a 16,000 square fbot building with a 4,000 square foot mezzanine office area, totaling 20,000 square feet of office and warehousing space. The site is located on the corner of 143~d Street and Limonite Avenue NW, and is Lot 1, Block 2 of the Gateway North Industrial Park subdivision. Zoning: The site is zoned E-2 Employment. Offices and warehousing facilities are permitted uses within this district. Lot Coverage: The proposed building will cover 23% of the site, which is under the maximum lot coverage of 45 percent. Utilities: The proposed building will be served by existing 'sewer and water facilities. There is a 10-foot drainage and utility easement around the interior perimeter of the northern and western property line. Setbacks: There are minimum front, rear, and side setbacks of 35 feet, 25 feet, and 25 feet, respectively. Additionally, all parking and pavement shall be a minimum of 20 feet from street right-of-way. The proposed building adheres to all required setbacks. Architectural Standards: Within the E-2 Employment District, all exterior wall finishes shall be face brick, stucco, glass, wood, or natural stone. Specifically designed pre-cast concrete units whose surfaces have been integrally treated with an applied decorative material or texture are also allowed. The proposed building uses primarily two materials: random rib precast, which is permitted by the City Code, and 30 windows.