Agenda - Planning Commission - 09/07/2006

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there is a 20 foot parking lot setback from street right of ways. This requirement is met along Azurite Street. Architectural Standards: City Code requires that all exterior walls shall be a combination of,face brick, stucco, glass, or natural stone. The proposed building uses a combination of exposed aggregate and random rib exposed aggregate pre-cast panels. This generally meets the requirements of architectural standards. The proposed building appears to be twenty-two feet high, which is under the city code requirement that all buildings must be under sixty-five (65) feet. Waste Storage: City Code. requires that all solid waste and refuse receptacles be stored within a completely screened structure or container. The site plan indicates an enclosed dumpster area behind the building on the east side. Off-Street Parking - Spaces Required: City Code require~ 1 parking space for each 300 square feet of office floor area and 1 parking space for each 1,000 square feet of manufacturing/warehouse area. Twenty-eight spaces are required to satisfy the parking requirements for the proposed building. The submitted site plans show 28 stalls, which meets the number of required spaces. Proof of parking spots is sufficient for the proposed building, as indicated on the site plan. Off Street Parking - Design: In accordance with City Code, all parking and maneuvering areas must be surfaced with bituminous and the perimeter of all pavement must be finished with B6/12 concrete curbing. Lighting: The submitted site plan indicates locations of outdoor lighting, but is- deficient of light fixture specifications and light drawings. City standards require that the luminaire (light source) must not be visible from beyond the property line. The applicant _ should submit shop drawings of the lighting fixtures for review and approval by the City Engineer. Signage: All proposed signage will require a permanent sign permit. The application for this permit can be found online at www.ci.ramsev.mn.us.Asign permit will need to be approved separate from site plan approval. Landscaping 'Plan: City Code requires one (1) tree for every 1,000 square feet of building and one (1) shrub for every 300 square feet of building. The following comments are offered regarding the July 26, 2006 landscaping plan: . A larger mix of shrub species should be utilized. The proposed number of shrubs is almost twice what is required and two species constitute almost 90% of the plantings. The overall number of shrubs can be reduced to about seventy (70) but a greater diversity of species must be included. . Organic mulch should be used in the planting beds instead of rock mulch, which, over time, will improve soil quality. 46