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Lake Road access must be approved by Anoka County Highway Department. The required setback from an arterial or collector roadway is 50', however, the parking area may be located 15' from the property line. The building must, therefore, be set back another 10' from Cedar Street. BUILDING EXTERIOR: The building construction will be concrete panels. The window areas will be designed with spandrel glass and accents as will the two entry points to the building. BUILDING HEIGHT: The office area will be two story with approximately 5,504 square feet on the 2nd floor. It will be 24' in height. 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: 112 parking stalls will be provided and include 4 handicapped spaces. According to ADA requirements, the number of handicapped spaces must be increased to 5 handicapped and 1 van accessible for 112 total spaces. The proposed construction requires 95 spaces according to the City's parking requirements, assuming 75 employees and 40,000 square feet of leased space. Additional parking for future expansion is also indicated on the plan. CIRCULATION AND ACCESS: Access to the site is provided from Cedar Street and Otter Lake Road. Again, Anoka County Highway Department is reviewing the plan and should be able to provide input prior to the P & Z meeting. Staff would recommend the access on Otter Lake Road for truck traffic to serve the building until reconstruction of Cedar Street is complete. LANDSCAPING: A landscaping plan has been submitted and provides a berm with plantings on the Cedar Street side of the site. This berm must provide a 50% effect screen from the residential property to the South. The City Forester has reviewed the plan and recommended approval. LIGHTING: e -• ig • • - no su•mi ted. We would recommend that a plan be provided and reviewed by our Community Service Officer to insure compliance with CEPTED recommendations. LOADING AND TRASH HANDLING: The trash handling area is proposed to be located inside the loading dock area and include a cardboard baler. 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. Utilities will be available to serve this site. The RCWD must also review and approve drainage, ponding and grading plans. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: No hazardous materials are used on site ROOF TOP HEATING/VENTILATING UNITS: These units shall be properly