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_1_ Ramsey Town Center 13` - Anoka County Medical Examiner Facility — Final Plans August 8, 2007 Page 3 of 6 that buildings will line the circumference of the block and the surface parking will be provided on the interior of the block. None of the surface parking is located adjacent to Rhinestone Street N.W. • Generally, buildings should be located at the street right -of -way; withh no more than 60% of the building .beyond the maximum setback. Encourage recessed entries and ivindows to create street level interest. The proposed does exceed the 15 foot maximum setback from Rhinestone; however, a planned future expansion to the building will bring it into compliance with the maximum setback. The architects have spandro glass to the street - level, which looks like window glass but does not function as a window, to create street -level interest. This spandro glass was added in areas where normally a window would not be appropriate. The entry from Rhinestone is recessed and connected to the street with an overhead canopy. • Promote multiple stories in this sub - district but occasional single story buildings are acceptable; continuous rooflines and single story buildings should not dominate any street frontage and should be a minimum of 18 feet to the roofline. The proposed building is one level but has been designed with a clerestory to give the illusion of a second story. The clerestory has some windows for natural light to enter the building; but for added architectural features, spandro glass was also added to the clerestory for .more architectural interest. The approximate height to the top of the clerestory feature is 24 feet. • A diverse mix of materials is encouraged, applied in a variety of proportions, exposures, and detailing, especially along all street frontages. The proposed building ,gill include a mix of brick, stone, glass, and metal accents. Building Height: The TC -3 District requires a minim oft stories and a maximum of 4 stories for all buildings within this district. However, the Town Center Guidelines for the TC -3 District allow for occasional one store buildings. This building is designed with a clerestory to give the illusion of a second story. The approximate building height at the top of the clerestory is 24 feet. In addition, the site location is not on a highly visible Town Center corridor such as Sunwood Drive or East and West Ramsey Parkway. It is City Staff s opinion that the intent of the TC -3 District has been met. Waste Storage: The waste storage area is proposed to be a masonry enclosure at the rear of the building. The emergency generator is screened by an extension of the building wall. This complies with City Code. Loading Docks: There are no loading docks required for the facility. The deceased will be brought into the facility via a totally enclosed, drive through garage area at the south end of the building. -118-