Agenda - Planning Commission - 10/21/1997 - Special Meeting

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I~ Site Plan Review: Motel October 16, 1997 Page 3 of4 Architectural Standards: City Code requires the exterior facing of the walls to be a natural or prefabricated stone material. The exterior finish is proposed to be a synthetic stucco with some color treated standing seam architectural metal on the front entrance canopy and the roof over the pool area. There is a 35 foot height restriction in the B-3 Highway Business District. The reason for the 35 foot height restriction is based on the height at which the Fire Department's equipment can effectively extinguish a fire. This 35 foot height restriction is also cited in the regulations of the City's critical river overlay district and the wild and scenic river overlay district to preserve the natural view from the river. The hotel is approximately 35 feet high; however the required design by the hotel franchise has a false front monument or cupola that extends, at its highest point, to 44'6". The applicant has applied for a variance to the height restriction; that variance will have to be certified by DNR. Landscape and Screening Plan: A revised Landscape Plan needs to be submitted for the revised development plan. City Code requires screening between commercial and the residential uses on the south side of Riverdale Drive and it is assumed that the 5 foot berm previously proposed in this area will be carried through onto the new plan. The landscape plan must include the quantity, size, and species of plantings proposed. The plan should also include the 20 feet of green space required along all public roads. As noted on the previous site plan review, the parking area is substantial and staff recommends the incorporation of some shade trees. Utilities: The site will be served by municipal utilities which are currently in place. The developer will responsible for charges associated with connecting to these services. Waste Storage: City Code requires that all solid waste and refuse receptacles shall be stored within a completely screened structure or container. The site plan appears to identify a waste storage enclosure on the east side of the motel. The materials used in the construction of the enclosure need to be identified on the site plan. Pedestrian Traffic: City Staff is recommending that an 8 foot wide pedestrian path be constructed parallel to Sunfish Lake Blvd. N.W. from the crosswalk at Hwy. #10 to Riverdale Drive with curb cuts as necessary.