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STAFF ORIGINATOR DATE TOPIC AGENDA ITEM B. Mary Kay Wyland September 94-22-S, Facility, 12, 1994 Anoka County Adult Correctional 4th Avenue, Site Plan Review Anoka County Corrections is proposing an addition to the existing campus located adjacent to the Correctional Facility. The property currently contains two juvenile detention cottages and a juvenile shelter. The proposed request is to construct a 60 bed medium secure facility to house adult county prisoners serving terms of less than one year. The staff will consist of 18 persons and be managed by the Anoka County Corrections Department. Food service is to be provided from the State prison as is the juvenile center's. Parking will be located south of the building on the State property for visitors and on the north side of the building for staff. According to the architect "Perimeter walls will be built of solid reinforced concrete masonry. The exterior of the building will have earth tone colors that will complement the existing adjacent cottages and Juvenile Center. Windows will not exceed 6 inches in width. Each entrance will be secured by remote controlled doors and sallyports. The required outdoor recreation areas will have tight -meshed chain link material with a curved top so as to be unclimable. No "razor ribbon" will be used. The property in questions is Zoned PBS - Public, Semi Public and according to the Zoning Ordinance, public buildings for county and state government are a permitted use. The site plan indicates that setback requirements will be met and parking space is adequate to serve the facility. The proposed plans have been reviewed by the Fire Chief and Police Chief who have both indicated no objections to the proposed request. Brian Wessel, EDAB, has reviewed the site plan and would recommend approval of the architectural style of the structure. Staff would comment that plans and specifications for this construction will receive extensive review by several County and State agencies. Staff would recommend approval with the following conditions: 1. Proper building permits be obtained prior to construction. 2. Arrangements for sewer and water assessments be made prior to issuance of any building permits. 3. Landscaping as outlined on the plans. 4. Parking as provided on plan and ADA approved. 5. Utility services as approved by City Engineer.