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sewer pipe in the area. Councilmember Hendriksen disclosed that he had purchased a garage door from the applicant and inquired if he should abstain from voting. City Attorney Goodrich replied no. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Anderson, Connolly, Hendriksen, and Zim~nerman. Voting No: None. Case #5: Request for Site Plan Review ofM & G Leasing; Case of Milton Glass Community Development Director Frolik stated that the City of Ramsey has received a request for site plan review from M & G Leasing. The site plan is proposing to construct a 7,800 square foot office and trailers sales showroom facility. The area is generally located on the north side of Highway #10, west of Ramsey Boulevard and east of Armstrong Boulevard. The site is zoned B- 3 Highway Business, office and showroom facilities are permitted in the Highway Business district. The addition includes a 6,000 square foot trailer showroom area and a 1,800 square foot office facility. The structure meets all Highway Business setback requirements and is in compliance with the 35% lot coverage restriction. The site plan proposes to have two access points fi'om State Highway #10. Minnesota Department of Transportation has reviewed M & G Leasing's proposed site plan and will only be allowing one access from State Highway #10 at either the east or west end of the property. All driveways and off-street parking areas will be paved and finished with B-612 curbing. Screening is not required because the adjacent parcels area also zoned Highway Business. The facility will be served by on-site sewer and water facilities. The proposed double box parking lot lighting fixtures appear to meet City Code. The Planning Commission recommended site plan approval contingent upon compliance with City Staff review letter dated July 28, 2000. Councilmember Anderson inquired about the statement in the MnDOT letter dated August 11, 2000 stating the following "In addition to these specific issues we would like to work with the City in better managing the growing access to T.H. #10. Perhaps a more pro-active stance by the City could consist of delaying issuance of building permits until proof is shown that all MnDOT access and drainage permits have been obtained." Community Development Director Frolik replied that staff recently began including the requirement in the Development Agreement. City Administrator Norman stated that the City has its own study of the corridor under way as well as a joint study with several cities which will probably include that the City spend money to construct a frontage road and suggested that the Council consider language that at the time the frontage road is constructed the applicant would give up the access to Highway #10 at no cost to the City. Councilmember Zimmerman replied that the City cannot take away the right of the property owner. City Council/August 22, 2000 Page 10 of 18