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• • Planning & Zoning Board Marshan Lake Industrial Park August 13, 2003 However, a combination of grading and landscaping will be required on Lot 1 and Lot 4 adjacent to Lake Drive. Additional topographic alterations to these lots, such as mounding and berming to provide additional screening, should be incorporated into the grading plan. There are currently no plans for additional buffering of the General Business District which abuts the site to the north, the existing ditch and trees provide a natural buffer between the two districts. Park Dedication The City will require a payment in lieu of Park Dedication. The park dedication rate is $,2175.00 per acre for Commercial/Industrial Developments. The total park dedications is estimated to be $61,118.00. Individual Site Development. Development on the individual lots will be subject to the City's Site Plan Review requirements. The City has received application for a Site & Building Plan Review on Lot 2 for a warehouse /distribution facility, which is a permitted use in the LI, Light Industrial District. Staff is currently reviewing this proposal in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed 265,000 square foot Panatonni Project includes approximately 15,000 square feet of office space. Proposed building materials consists of scored concrete tip - up panels. Three color palettes will be used on the exterior of the building ranging from light beige to reddish accent panels. Landscaping is provided along the perimeter and interior of the site. Landscaping is proposed to be clumped in intervals along the rear of the building to provide visual breaks of the building line. Net Lawn pervious paving is proposed for the fire lane adjacent to the existing County Ditch to reduce run -off volumes. Issues being addressed by Staff, other than those related specifically to the plat review, contained herein, concern landscaping and buffering of the building (specifically the loading docks) from Lake Drive, and adjacent properties. Environmental Board Recommendation. On July 30th the Lino Lakes Environmental Board reviewed the proposed project. After consideration of the issues, the board voted to recommend approval of the project, with a number of recommendations. These recommendations are summarized in an attached memo from the City's Environmental Specialist, dated July 31, 2003. Findings 1. The proposed plat is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 2. The proposed plat is consistent with City infill policies. The project lies within existing MUSA, the cost of infrastructure improvements are covered by the developer.