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other than to screen the ball fields from existing trees. Staff doesn't believe vines on the west fence line will provide any more benefit than the 18 conifers on the Diamonds west property line and the earth and tree screen existing along the east property line of Alpaca Estates. Ms. Frolik noted that at some point in the future, the City can expect development to occur on the vacant lot between the Diamonds and Alpaca Estates, which will most likely totally obscure view of the Diamonds from Alpaca Estates. Also, it will have to provide a 40 foot wide landscaped buffer along the common property line with Alpaca Estates. Motion by Councilmember Haas Steffen and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to approve the request of the Diamonds Sports Bar and Grill to modify the landscape plan to eliminate the requirement for establishing vining on the south and west fence lines based on the findings as presented by staff. Further discussion: Councilmember Haas Steffen inquired regarding the appearance of the entrance area and whether it will be cleaned up and improved in the future. Ms. Frolik explained the need to first determine what will happen with the property. Councilmember Haas Steffen asked that City staff view this area and determine what can be done to clean it up. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Haas Steffen, Beahen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberBeyer. Case #3: Request for Site Plan Approval and Authorization for Execution of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Development Agreement; Case of Sharp and Associates Zoning Administrator Frolik explained that the City of Ramsey has received a request for site plan review and approval from Dennis Sharp of Sharp and Associates. The plan proposes to construct an office/warehouse facility on Lot 2 of Block 1 in the Business Park 95 Fifth Addition. The office warehouse use is consistent with the permitted uses in the Business Warehouse zoning district. The site plan proposes a 20,832 square foot building, which is in compliance with the 35% lot coverage restriction. The building does not exceed the 35 foot height restriction and the exterior walls are proposed to consist of concrete masonry units. She noted the locations of entrance doors and loading docks, bituminous surfaced driveways, parking and loading areas, and three waste storage areas constructed of painted concrete block with cedar gates. Ms. Frolik advised that the landscape plan complies with the 20 foot wide landscape area requirement along 140th Avenue. Staff has suggested, and the developer has agreed, to add one tree for the east and west ends to intensify screening of the overhead door activity. The lighting plan appears to comply with Code requirements but fixture diagrams will have to be submitted for review and approval. Ms. Frolik advised that the Planning Commission found that the off- street parking area was sufficient in size and recommended approval of the site plan. City staff recommends approval of the TIF agreement. Mayor Gamec asked if it would be possible, in the future, for staff to keep a running total on these projects so the increment of the district is known. He suggested that staff prepare a monthly report on the status of TIF districts. City Council/November 10, 1998 Page 6 of 14