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3 <br />East R, Rural Agricultural & <br />Rural Residential <br />Low Density <br />Sewered Residential <br />West R, Rural Agricultural Low Density <br />Sewered Residential <br /> <br />Site and Building Plan <br /> <br />The site is approximately 40 acres and is an active tree farm with deciduous woodland. <br />Wetlands and floodplain exist generally on the western half of site. The topography <br />slopes from an elevation of 906-ft MSL down to a low of 900-ft MSL. Surrounding land <br />use consists of cultivated fields, single-family homes, and wetlands. <br /> <br />The applicant’s site plan shows a 40’x 48’ (1,920 sf) agricultural building with 15,000sf <br />seasonal parking area and Class 5 gravel driveway in the southeast quadrant of the site. <br />Metal buildings and pole barns are allowed as agricultural buildings on parcels greater <br />than 5 acres. See attached Barn Schematics. Agricultural buildings are not subject to <br />zoning ordinance building design standards. <br /> <br />Per the MJC Engineering LLC memo, the seasonal parking area will be covered with a <br />grass reinforcement mesh such as GrassProtecta to protect against erosion. <br /> <br />Access to the site is via a private driveway easement over 1443 Ash Street. Arborvitae <br />and white pine plantings are proposed along the private driveway as well as near the <br />north lot line of 6097 Ash Street. <br /> <br />Outdoor Lighting <br /> <br />Outdoor lighting is not proposed. Any future outdoor lighting for either the building or <br />outdoor areas shall meet City code performance standards. A lighting plan and details <br />shall be submitted to City staff for review and approval prior to installation. <br /> <br />Off-Street Parking Requirements <br /> <br />City Code Section 1007.044 Off-Street Parking does not address parking requirements <br />for seasonal agricultural uses. Staff estimates the proposed 15,000sf parking area can <br />accommodate approximately 30 parking spaces. Per the Traffic Study, peak traffic is <br />estimated at 65 customers per hour. Per the applicant’s narrative, they may use a <br />reservation system if necessary to limit the number of customers during the busiest times. <br />Any additional overflow parking shall meet the 50ft setback as required per City Code <br />Section 1007.059 and shall be at least 10ft from the wetland west of the parking area. <br /> <br />City Code Section 1007.044(3)(h)8 requires an Emergency Vehicle Access with a <br />minimum 20 foot wide driveway base for business uses. The site plan provides a 20ft <br />Class 5 gravel driveway from Ash Street to the parking area; however, the Fire Division <br />requires a fire apparatus road to extend within 150ft of all portions of the building. The <br />site plan shall be revised.