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Ramsey Town Center 13 - Anoka County Medical Examiner Facility —Final Plans August 8, 2007 Page 4 of 6 Off-Street Pal.rking Spaces Required: The Town Center zoning district sets a maximum parking space standard of 4 per 1000 square feet of building for medical clinics and offices; which equates to 68 maximum spaces in this case. The preliminary site plan proposed 54 parking spaces: 3 on -site, 2 in garage, 10 .on -street parking spaces, and 39 shared parking spaces with the remainder of the uses to be developed on Outlot GG. The final site plan and the final plat have been modified since preliminary plat to extend the boundaries of the lot to include the 39 parking spaces on the east property line, previously identified as `shared parking spaces' with Outlot GG. The final site now proposes 50 developed parking spaces: 40 on site (35 across east property line, 3 on east wall of building, 2 in garage), and 10 on -street parking spaces on Rhinestone Street. The site plan also identifies an additional 12 proof of parking spaces along the east building wall if needed in the future. It is City Staff s opinion that the developed and proof of parking is sufficient in this case. Signs: Please note that all signs for the proposed building must be approved through a separate sign permit process. Lighting: City standards require that the l minair (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. Any lightin used to illuminate an off - street parking area, sign, or structure shall be arranged to deflect away from Sunwood Drive, Rhinestone Street and Civic Center Drive. ng Landscaping Plan: Parking lot plantings are required above every beyond parking stalls. mini rum planti should requirements for a site at a rate of one additional tree for ry be located in the interior of the parking area or at least directly j c en t to ever, the The number e of of these plantings is to provide visual relief and shade parking both trees and shrubs exceeds the minimum requirements of City Code, even when the required parking lot plantings are included in the calculation. Considering that the parking area will be expanded in the future, any trees that are located in that vicinity now may be damaged or require removal when the adjoining area is developed. Due to these considerations, Staff believes the landscaping plan, dated July 13, 2007, is acceptable. 'Free Preservation This site is devoid of any significant tree cover and therefore, no tree preservation plan is necessary. Grading and Drainage: This building is one of five (5) proposed for the site. The building floor elevation should be set to be above the adjacent grade on Rhinestone Street while meeting accessibility guidelines. The grade from the building to the property lines and extending to the limits of the shared accesses must be set to match the plans for the future buildings and parking. The grading plan needs spot elevations. —119—