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owarc June 6, 2003 File: 821460J -0240 Croon Company Honorable Chair and Planning Commission City of Little Canada 515 Little Canada Road East Little Canada, MN 55117 -1633 RE: DISTRICT COUNSEL 82 PROPOSED NEW FACILITY CITY OF LITTLE CANADA Dear Planning Commission Members: As requested, we have reviewed the submitted package for the District Counsel 82 proposed new facility to be located on lot 1 of the dry wall supply development located on the Old Knox property south of Country Drive. The submittal documents were prepared by Anderson Engineering of Minnesota L.L.C. and include a site plan, grading and drainage plan, utility plan, and landscape plan. The date on the cover sheet of the submittal is May 27, 2003. Based upon our review and conversations with other City staff we would offer the following comments: Site Plan 1. The City Planner should comment on the parking provided based on the building size and proposed use. 2. The site will share a common access with three other properties and the access will handle significant truck traffic. If possible, it would be beneficial to either eliminate the parking west of the building directly adjacent to the common access or provide separation between the parking and the common access. Grading Plan 1. A crown in the bituminous pavement should be provided in the common access to prevent sheet flow from one curb line to the other. This will require the addition of catch basins along the west curb line of the common access. 2. Emergency overflow must be shown for all low points within the site, 3. It is being proposed to construct a 2 to 3 foot high retaining wall along the east edge of the parking lot. it appears this can be constructed without impacting the existing drainage ditch along the east property line. However, it should be noted that this drainage ditch must be maintained. Utility Plan 1. The fire and domestic water service must be run into the building individually and valve provided for each to allow individual shut off. 2. The hydrant noted to be relocated can be salvaged to the City. However, a new hydrant must be installed.