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The addition of the warehouse will result in a total building coverage of 443,951 square feet. The relocated greenhouse and the warehouse will not encroach the 65 foot buffer yard around the perimeter ofthe property. Community Development Director Trudgeon advised staff is suggesting that because the dock doors for the existing warehouse, this newly proposed warehouse, and future warehouse face Green Valley Road, that some trees be established along Green Valley Road to establish some screening of dock activity. The Engineering Department has reviewed the expansion plan and determined that the proposal does not impact the surface drainage pattern. Additional drainage details have been requested regarding the depressed loading dock. The applicant's engineer is also preparing a storm water plan for the entire site. The drainage from the truck dock must be shown on the final plan prior to approval of the building permits. Mr. Trudgeon indicated the Planning Commission reviewed the site plan on September 7, 2006. Mr. Brad Wolf brought up for discussion the fact that the City Staff Review Letter references City Code requirement for installation of curbing around the perimeter of any pavement installed. Mr. Wolf questioned the necessity for this requirement for a driveway link between the new warehouse and the existing access onto Green Valley Road. The City Engineer verified that in this particular case, the curbing is not necessary for directing drainage. In addition, staff noted that the location of this business in a rural residential area is unique from businesses located in a commercial district. There was also a brief discussion regarding the fact that a fire suppression plan will be required for the new warehouse. The applicant is working with Fire Department staff on this matter. Mr. Trudgeon advised the Planning Commission recommended site plan approval contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review Letter, except that the requirement for curbing on the driveway extension be waived. Councilmember Cook stated he has been contacted by the owner of Green Valley Greenhouse several times regarding stormwater assessments. Basically the situation is that there was a homestead on the property that qualified for one rate, and after the property was separated there was a different rate applied. The ordinance states if the water is contained on the property a reduction would be given, and in this situation the water was going on the owner's brother-in- law's property. Councilmember Cook asked if the ponding included in this site plan will improve the situation and allow for a rate reduction. Community Development Director Trudgeon replied the owner is working on a stormwater drainage plan. Councilmember Cook stated another issue is that on the front of the property the stormwater is stopping at this property and flooding the parking lot. The stormwater is handled by stormwater pipes the owner has put in, and goes back out to the swamp. He believes this property is handling their own water, plus the City's water for that entire street. Either the City should use the money that is being received from this property and fix the stormwater drainage problem, or acknowledge that stormwater is being taken care of on this property. City Engineer Jankowski explained the City has numerous issues with similar situations where stormwater comes off public right-of-way and is going onto private property. One of the City Council! September 11, 2006 Page 5 of 15