08/12/2002 Council Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

• • Spirit Hills. Page 3 of 9 Building: The applicant is proposing to construct three buildings and a canopy for gas islands totaling 30,266 square feet. This breaks down to building A at 13,720 square feet, building B at 6,440 square feet, building C at 7,606 square feet plus the canopy is 2,500 square feet in size. The buildings are generally designed with peaked roofs with focus features at selected ends of the buildings. The highest points of the buildings measure approximately 28' feet in height and conform with the maximum 45 -foot height requirement imposed in the GB District. The buildings are proposed to be finished with rock face block and stucco (EIFS) sign banding and accents. Standing seam metal roof at varying heights will be the roofing materials. The proposed mix of materials conform to the standards in Section 3, Subdivision 4.B of the City Code. Trash Enclosure: The site plan does illustrate exterior trash handling areas. According to Section 3, Subd. 4.G of the Ordinance, all refuse and recyclable materials must be stored within the principal building or within an accessory structure (within a side or rear yard) that is totally screened from eye level view from neighboring uses and public rights of way. The applicant is aware of the provision and has placed the enclosures upon the site plan. There are now two 10' x 10' foot enclosures with brick walls and gates. The first enclosure is located behind Building A along the western lot line. The second enclosure belonging to Building B (the bank) is located in the southwest corner of the lot along Birch St., this is not permitted. The enclosure for Building B may be better suited if placed behind the building along the western lot line away from Birch St. Both enclosures will be surrounded by landscaping to soften the look of the enclosure. The plan states that waste for Building C will be stored within the building. Signage: Signage on the site is proposed to be individual letters mounted over the storefronts. Signage is governed by the City's sign ordinance and requires a separate permit. All signs will be reviewed with the sign permit applications and must satisfy applicable requirements of the Ordinance in regard to sign type size and location. Landscaping: As shown on the landscape plan, a variety of trees shrubs and ornamental plantings are proposed on site. A heavier landscaping treatment is included along Ware Road which separates the proposed development from existing single - family residential uses. A fence six feet in height was provided by the developer on the east side of Ware Rd. at the time of development of the single - family residential area. The proposed Amur Maples have been replaced with less invasive species. Landscaping, in the form of deciduous or coniferous trees, should be extended along the west property line. Parking: The standards for calculating the off - street parking requirements for Retail Store and Service Establishment are outlined in Section 3, Subdivision 5 of the City Code. For the purposes of calculating parking spaces, the ordinance requirement is to use 90% of the gross • building area.