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BUILDING EXTERIOR: The proposed construction is precast concrete with exposed aggregate and painted panels. It will be aesthetically compatible with the Labor's Training Facility to the east. BUILDING HEIGHT: The warehouse area will be 32' in height. Office spaces has been designed at 16'. The maximum height allowed in the Light Industrial Zoning District is 45'. GREEN AREA: A minimum green area of 10% is required by the Zoning' Ordinance, this will be met with the proposed site plan and future expansion area. OFF-STREET PARKING: 202 parking stalls will be provided and include 5 handicapped spaces are outlined on the submitted site plan. According to ADA requirements, the number of handicapped spaces must be increased to 6 and 1 van accessible space if 202 total spaces are to be provided. The proposed construction actually requires only 123 parking spaces according to the City's parking requirements. CIRCULATION AND ACCESS: Two access drives are indicated on the plan to serve the site. One drive is off Co. Rd. 14 (Main Street) and the other is off the "to be constructed" realignment of Otter Lake Road. Both access drives are subject to review and approval by Anoka County. In general, the City has no objections to these access points, however, Anoka County must issue the access permits. Staff is currently working with Anoka County, Taymark and The Laborers Training Facility on acceptable access. LANDSCAPING: A very detailed and complete landscaping plan has been submitted and provides a berm with plantings on the north/west corner of the site to act as a wind and snow screen for the parking area. The City Forester has reviewed the plan and recommended approval. LIGHTING: A detailed lighting plan was submitted and reviewed by our Community Service Officer to insure compliance with CEPTED recommendations. The plan provides a very well light and secure parking, loading and access areas for the project. LOADING AND TRASH HANDLING: The trash handling area is proposed to be located inside the loading dock area and therefore, not visible from the street. The area will include a compactor and dumpsters. Access to the loading area is to be provided by an access drive off Main Street which, again, is subject to County approval. SIGNS: All signage must conform to the City Sign Ordinance. UTILITIES, DRAINAGE AND GRADING: Plans for utilities, drainage and site grading will be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. As previously mentioned, several plans are in process: for this area concerning access, utilities, and drainage and the City Engineer is coordinating those efforts. The RCWD is reviewing_ drainage and ponding issues for the area and the City has met with Anoka County concerning the realigned Otter Lake Road. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Bio -degradable materials are generated from this use at the rate of approximately 1 barrel every two months. Proper storage and disposal of the materialshas been insured by