Agenda - Planning Commission - 09/07/2006

Home

The buildibg "Gurrently has an access on Bunker Lake Blvd that will be reoriented slightly as part of the expansion. Because Bunker Lake Blvd is a County Road, Anoka County was notified of the site plan submittal. The existing buildjng material consists of rockface block. The expansion is proposed to be painted block to match the existing building. Painted block is not typically permitted in the E-l District but City Code does allow the City Council to permit other materials. Staff has asked the applicant to clarify the material proposed for the expansion. The grading and drainage plan has been reviewed by the Engineering Department, and some revisions are required before the plan can proceed to the City Council. The landscaping plan is generally acceptable with a few minor changes, as noted in the City Staff Review Letter. Recommendation: The site plan generally complies with City Code, with the exception ofthe rear yard setback. The applicant intends to apply for a variance to this requirement. While the variance request itself is not. before the Board of Adjustment at this time, variances have been granted in the past on similarly-shaped lots with a large amount of lot frontage and narrow depth. Staff is recommending approval of the site plan,~contingent on compliance with the City Staff Review Letter and the applicant receiving a variance to the rear yard setback requirement. Commission Action: Motion to recommend that the City Council grant. approval of the proposed site plan contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated August 31, 2006 and receipt of a variance to the re'1.r yard setback requirement. -or- Motion to deny site plan. Review Checklist: Community Development Director City Engineer pc: 09/07/06 50