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STAFF ©RIAINATOR Mary Kay Wyland DATE May 5, 1995 TOPIC 95-15-S, Lino Lakes Correctional Facility, 7545 Fourth Avenue, Site Plan Review The Lino Lakes Correctional Facility is located at 7545 Fourth Avenue and Zoned Public/Semi Public (PSP). According to the City Zoning Ordinance, public buildings for county and state government are permitted uses in this Zoning District. Additionally, any construction other than single family requires site plan review. The proposed request is to allow six components of construction/reconstruction including the following: 1. Replacement of one boiler 2. Upgrade of existing perimeter fence with supplemental wire barrier and replacement of electronic perimeter surveillance 3. Remodeling and addition for the reception/segregation unit (2,450 square foot addition) 4. Construction of a new 232 bed minimum security chemical dependency unit (approximate footprint 34,425 square feet) 5. Increase capacity and remodeling of existing food service and dishwashing area 6. Remodeling to pr vide space for new dental exam room and x- ray unit in existing infirmary Areas to be constructed and/or remodeled are shaded on the attached site plan" The Building Inspector and Fire Chief have reviewed the proposed construction plans with the`Correctional Facility. Because this is a State owned prison facility, extensive review is conducted on the State level. Addtionally, numerous items are considered highly confidential and not for public information. Staff would comment that plans meet all requirements imposed by the Uniform Building Code and Fire Code. Engineering plans have been reviewed by the City Engineer and utilities are adequate to serve the proposed expansion. Staff would reconuaend approval of the construction/remodeling with the following conditions: Proper building permits be obtained prior to construction. 2. The City Engineer review and approve all utility and drainage plans.