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~inal Si[e Plan Revie~v: Ramsey Of~ce ?laza December 9, 2005 Rage 2 of.5 -375- setback requirement for the Sapphire Street frontage, Staff feels tl~is building facade is also meeting the intent of the TC-1 subdistrict requirements. Grading, Drainage, and Utility, Plans: Staff has the Ib[lo~ving comments on the plans prepared by Plowe Engineering. Please revise the plans accordingly: Page Ci Verify storm-sewer inverts match with proposed inverts on URS Plans. Eco-Storm Structure must be moved to be between MI*-I A and MS-I B. The storm water calculations submit'red must be revised to reflect a curve number of 98 for the parking areas. The submitted curve number is indicative of more pervious area than shown on the plans.. This will change the .rate of flow to the Eco-Storm Structure which will need to be updated accordingly.. Provide the city with a copy of the MPCA application transferring responsibility for the site to the contractor. Page C2 · The sanitary sewer invert at the street is lower than the stub shown on the URS plans. · The watermain to the hydrant must be provided with a "Tee" north of the hydrant and the line must be extended to the east of the 4" Bit Curb. · The Noah drive lane must be extended to Rhinestone street per the review comments provided wix the preliminary plat. Landscaping: The following revisions to the landscaping plan, dated November 21, 2005, are still necessary: ., A deciduous shade tree must replace the evergreen in the parking lot island along the northern property line, · Additional shade trees should be incorporated into eastern interior of the parking lot. The planting area for individual trees should be at le~t 162 square feet. · The planti.ng schedule states that 362 junipers will be installed, yet the plan shows only 179. The actual number of plantings needs to be accurately depicted in the planting schedule. · Additional shrub species must be incorporated into the plan to provide greater diversity. The groupings near the intersection of Sapphire St and Sunwood Dr, in the parking lot islands, and around the gathering spot east of the building present the most logical areas for'tlxe inclusion of various species. A revised landscaping plan must be submitted that addresses the above Stated concerns. Tree Preservation: The site is devoid of any signifi, cant .tree cover and therefore, no tree preservation plan is necessmT. ~ccess: Tine of±lee building and parking lot propose to gain access ii:om Sapphire Street. Sapphire Street t'igtxt of way is being dedicated as part of Ramsev Town Center 11" Addition. Sapphire will