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buildings would comply with the City's general building materials requirements for new industrial and commercial buildings. Summary and Recommendation The proposed plans for the Frattalone Excavating project appear to comply generally with the concept plans discussed last fall. There are a number of important details to work out, including utilities and grading plans which are not part of this package. With regard to the plans that have been reviewed, planning staff offers the following comments: 1. All parking and bituminous driveway areas should be curbed, in accordance with the City's ordinance requirements. 2. The plans should be revised to designate at least 57 "proof -of- parking" spaces, rather than the 28 now shown. 3. The City Engineer should comment on grading and curbing improvements along the pond, especially where future parking areas may drain directly to the pond. 4. The applicant should provide parking lot designs and other planned improvements for the Rice Street site to avoid problems with circulation. 5. A paved driveway should be provided between sites, connecting the Spruce Street and Rice Street parking areas and driveways to avoid dust problems, and manage any drainage concerns adjacent to the pond. 6. The landscape plan should detail the fence construction. Staff recommends a black - finish chain link, without slats. 7. The fence and landscape line should be moved on the Rice Street site to better delineate the required setback area from the pond. The ordinance requires a 50 foot setback, and a minimum 25 feet adjacent to the pond undisturbed from its natural state. The applicant should also coordinate with the Ramsey - Washington Metro Watershed District for any additional regulations. Development Stage PUD approval typically includes engineer review of grading and drainage plans, utility plans, and a comprehensive treatment of the site in question. While it is possible to phase improvements over time, the Development Stage PUD is intended to serve as a build -out development guide for the project. The Rice Street site is not ready for this level of approval due to the minimal treatment on the plans. As noted, staff would anticipate improved parking, and defined circulation and activity areas. For the Spruce Street site, Development Stage PUD approval would need to be granted contingent on engineer review and approval of the drainage and utilities, as well as the comments noted above. If these plans have not yet been submitted or PAGE 41