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Planning & Zoning Board April 10, 1996 The Project Architect, stated that the entire building is concrete. The front of the building will be precast concrete panels. The back of the building, not visible from the highway, will be exposed aggregate panels. William Johnson made a MOTION to approve the Site Plan with the _ conditions outlined in the staff report. Mr. Herr seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. Motion carried. B. Northern Wholesale, 6810 Otter Lake Road, Site Plan Review & Minor Subdivision Mr. Wessel reported that Northern Wholesale is seeking to build a 100,000 square foot building at the corner of Cedar and Otter Lake Road. Freeway visibility is very important to the company which has been located in Maplewood at the intersection of Highways 36 and 61 for 20 years. This proposed site is a planning challenge with the growing nearby residential area. The land is zoned Light Industrial. In answer to Mr. Robinson's earlier question, the road realignment extends south of Taymark, to Zink up with Old Otter Lake Road. The realignment creates an opportunity to access lots from the realigned road and reorient the Business Park to take traffic pressure off Cedar. The plan is to access the Northern Wholesale both from Otter Lake Road and Cedar to minimize impact on the residential community to the south of Cedar. Otter Lake Road will remain a City street, and a utility corridor will be included with the realignment. Ms. Wyland reviewed the staff report and noted that retail, warehousing and manufacturing are all permitted in Light Industrial Districts. Staff has recommended approval of the minor subdivision as submitted and the site plan with the following conditions: 1. Proper building permits be obtained prior to any construction on the site. The building permit shall include a deposit of 1% of construction costs to insure completion of all site improvements. 2. The applicant sign a development agreement and post financial guarantees as specified by the City prior to issuance of the building permit. 3. The City Engineer shall review and approve the grading, utility and drainage plans. 4. The Developer receive access permits from Anoka County. 5 Roof top heating and ventilating units shall be screened and/or. blended with the design and coloring of the building.