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Ordinance provides that "all public buildings for county and state government" are permitted uses. The site is approximately ten (10) acres in size and owned by Anoka County. The State of Minnesota owns the balance of this quarter section or roughly 150 acres. The original site plan review request included a side yard variance for 5' which would have allowed the building to be constructed 5' from the west property line. There was much discussion at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting regarding this variance request. The P & Z did recommend approval of the site plan, however, they added a condition that the County pursue a land transfer with the State of Minnesota which would ultimately eliminating the need for a variance. After County consideration of this requirement, the building size was modified so that a 10' setback could be maintained. Setbacks: The revised building plan meets all setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, including the 10' side setback requirement. Building Height: A maximum height of 45' is allowed according to the Ordinance. The proposed structure will be within that requirement. Landscaping/Buffering: A landscape plan has been provided which indicates plantings at the entrance to the building. A large grove of evergreen trees will screen the building from Lilac Road. The County has indicated, to the State, that if any trees are removed during construction, they will be replaced with 4" diameter trees. In addition, the County will be installing an 8' high wood fence to separate the County Juvenile Detention building from a State Adult Facility to the west, as requested of the State. Aesthetic Compatibility: The proposed structure will be constructed of face brick and stucco to match the existing shelter with brown tinted glass. The building will be substantially screened from the east by the existing juvenile shelter. Off -Street Parking: 18 Parking Stalls, including two handicapped spaces, shall be provided south of the proposed new construction. Additional parking is also provided elsewhere on the site and via contract with the State Correctional Facility Circulation and Access: Access to the site will be provided from 4th Avenue through the State Correctional Facility entrances. Again, the County has an agreement with the State providing for this access arrangement. Loading and Trash: An adequately screened trash enclosure will be provided south of the proposed structure. Lighting: A lighting schedule has been provided which illustrates the area surrounding the proposed building. However, the Planning and Zoning Board have recommended that the County install street lights at 4th Avenue and Apollo Drive, 4th Avenue and Lilac, Lilac and Apollo Drive, and just east of Patti Drive on Lilac. The purpose of the street lights is to provide adequate lighting in the vicinity should there be a need in respect to the use of the facilities.