Agenda - Council - 11/07/2005 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Dyna-P[axt building expansion October 28, 200J additional trees. The site currently has fi2y-eight (Sg) trees and th~rty-five (35) shrubs that were h~smlled both as part of the original site development and as supplemental plantings-over the years. The existing number of trees far exceeds the current standards for new const~ction while ~he number of existing shrubs is somewhat low. The landscaping plan, dated September 30, 2005, includes twenty (20) new shrubs. Due to the size ,,~t: the addition and the fact that the pervious area of the site would not be reduced, Staff believes that the proposed landscaping is adequate. Both species are acceptable. The minimum required size for the shrubs is twenty-four (24) inches in height. Tree Preservation: Other than the plantings that were installed as part of the original ctmstruction, there are no other areas of significant trees. Therefore, no tree preservation plan is necessa~?'. Ground Cover: All landscaped areas must be sodded and irrigated per City Code. Architectural Standards: The one-story building does not exceed the 65-foot height limit:. The exterior wails are proposed to match the existing building, which consist of a combination of ct)mmon, single score, burnished and rock face block, which is in accordance 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 dumpstdr area will be housed within the builcling. Access: The property currently gains access from Unity Street, no new accesses are proposed. Off-Street Parking - Spaces Required: City Code requires 1 parking space for each 300 square ~'eet ~' o~'fice floor area and 1 parking space for each 1,000 square feet of manu~hcturing/warehouse area. The proposed building addition will require an additional 8 parking stalls for the proposed manufacturing area. The site plan proposes adding 13 parking :;t:~.l/s to Ire existing 68 parking stalls, which complies vdth City Code. Off Street Parking - Design: In accordance with City Code, all parking and maneuvering areas must be surf:aced with bituminous and the perimeter of all pavement must be finished with B6/12 concrete curbing. Drainage and Grading: Current drainage and gading is sufficient for the site. The addition ,,vill bc taking place on an existing impervious surface parking lot. The curve numbers will not ,,:[range with the building addition. Currently, the stormwater drains to an existing pond on the east end ol" the site. The building addition wi.il not have an adverse affect on the pond. REU Number: This site will incur a quarterly storm water charge, which is based upon the am~.)unt ol: impervious area. The residential equivalent unit number (REU) will remain the same :~ince thc development is occurring on an existing impervious area.