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SITE PLAN REVIEW: The site plan provides for a 15,000 square foot building containing approximately 2500 square feet of office area, 6000 square feet of warehouse and 6500 square feet of service area. Ten employees are anticipated with the initial development. Parking: The Ordinance provides the following parking requirements: Office: 3 spaces plus 1/200 sq. ft. of floor area (15.5 required) Warehouse: 1/2000 sq. ft. plus 1 /company owned truck if stored outside (3 required) Service /Distribution: 1 /employee (3 employees in this area) (3 required) Total per Ordinance: 21.5 The site plan has provided a total of 21 spaces. Staff would find this number acceptable. The parking area, access drives and loading area are shown as bituminous surfacing with • concrete curb and gutter. Staff has agreed that the exterior storage area would be allowed on the western side of the building and on the rear of the parcel. A landscaping /fencing plan has been negotiated with the developer and our Environmental Specialist that should effectively screen the exterior storage. The area to be used for exterior storage is shown on the site plan as crushed granite. The City Engineer has reviewed the surfacing request and recommends approval of the materials indicated. A shared driveway agreement will be required to provide access to the site and Anoka County has requested dedication of remaining right of access to the County. Exterior: The building exterior has an elevation of 30' with 8' precast panels random rib & smooth face (aggregate finish). Accent colors have not been indicated on the plan. Lighting has been shown on the plan and appears to meet City requirements (no wall - packs will be allowed). All lighting is to be hooded and directed downward. Any rooftop heating /ventilating equipment must be screened or visually blended with the building coloring. The trash handling area must be screened from the Apollo Drive right -of -way and adjacent properties. •