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NIQR1tji#EUT C(Itsfl R!A.Nfl,, tNit, 5775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 555, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Telephone: 952.595.9636 Facsimile: 952.595.9837 planners @nacplanning.com MEMORANDUM TO: Little Canada Planning Commission FROM: Bob Kirmis /Stephen Grittman DATE: July 3, 2002 RE: Little Canada — Poolside Inc - Architectural Review FILE NO: 758.09 - 02.26 Poolside Inc. has applied for an architectural review related to the expansion of their building north of County Road C and east of Jackson Street. The use is permitted in the B -3 Zoning District, but is subject to the City's Architectural Guidelines. The applicants are proposing to expand their existing structure to the south and east to include warehouse space (two stories in height) and retail space (one story). As part of the expansion proposal, an accessory building located in the northeast corner of the property will be removed and replaced with off - street parking. The subject property is presently accessed from the south via County Road C and the west via Jackson Street. The applicant is proposing to maintain the two existing access locations and add a second access to Jackson Street on the south half of the property. While such access aids site circulation, it may have a negative impact on neighboring residents. The acceptability of the additional access point should be subject to comment and recommendation by Planning Commission and the City Engineer. The proposed building addition is to be finished in pre -cast concrete panels. While the proposed finish materials are consistent with the City's architectural guidelines, it is suggested that some ornamentation be added to add visual interest. In this regard, it is suggested that additional emphasis be given to doors and windows and that a building cornice (along the roof line) be provided as suggested within the architectural guidelines. The applicant should pay particular attention to the exposure of the building toward County Road C.