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COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 1997 •� recordable survey,vacation of any easements, and comment by the City Engineer with regard to any necessary property line easements at the time of final platting. Site Plan Review - Mr. Brixius explained that the site is properly zoned, it fits within the site including setbacks, loading has adequate turning area, and parking is adequate with expansion for the new addition. Approval of the site and building plan was recommended subject to the following conditions: 1. Colors of proposed building material finishes be specified and approved by the City. 2. All trash handling areas are identified on the site plan. If outdoor trash receptacles are proposed,they must be located in the rear or side yard and screened from view by occupants of adjacent properties and public rights-of-way by a fence or wall at least six (6)feet in height with a minimum opaqueness of 80 percent. 3. The applicant submit a signage plan specifying sign height, size, etc. The sign plan will be subject to City approval. 4. The submitted grading plan is subject to review and comment by the City Engineer. 5. Building and site plans are subject to review by "Crime Prevention Through Environment and Design" (CPTED)offices prior to building permit issuance. Mr. Brixius added that an easement encroachment exists on the east property line,which includes a drainage utility determined to be appropriately left in place; but an encroachment for the loading area would be permitted with a signed encroachment area. Mr. Wessel reminded Council that Mary Alice Devine has worked extensively with the Rices, and that the Planning and Zoning Board is pleased that they have selected Lino Lakes in which to build their new facility. He added that the Rices and their daughter,Jill Vass,were present, together with the architect and contractor. Rice Industries is currently located in Shoreview, and is a 20-year-old distributor of chemicals and equipment used for the manufacture of metal molds. Ken Nordby of NAI Architects presented samples of certain building materials to Council, as well as a color photograph of the proposed building and site. He indicated that the site is currently designed to take into account future expansion. Mr.Nordby noted one area which had not been addressed, and that was the curb design. He indicated preference for rollover curb(or valley curb)to aid in ease of snow removal. Mr. Brixius responded that so long as it is surmountable curb of concrete construction there should be no problem. Council Member Bergeson asked how many people Rice Industries employs. Ms. Vass responded that there are currently eleven(11)employees. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the site plan review, pursuant to the conditions outlined above. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Minor Subdivision - Council Member Lyden moved to approve the minor subdivision. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Landers welcomed the Rices to Lino Lakes.