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Setbacks: The required front, rear, and side setbacks for this site are 35 feet, 35 feet, and 20 feet, respectively. The proposed building conforms to these setbacks. Additionally, 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 requires 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.ramsey.mn.us. A sign 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 revised landscaping plan, dated September 21, 2006, is generally acceptable with just a few exceptions. Sod is required for all disturbed areas (sod is indicated on the plan but the landscape notes call for seeding of all disturbed areas). Also, the following notes should be added to the tree planting detail: