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approval of the City Forester and City Engineer. Handicapped parking shall be provided according to ADA Rules and Regulations. The proposed access drive along Lake Drive must be increased to a minimum of 20' in width. The City's standard parking lot design provides for a 9'x18' space, the submittal should be redrawn to reflect those dimensions. Building exterior: The structure will be constructed of concrete blocks with the north, south and west elevations finished with a pre - colored stucco and cultured brick accent. The existing building will have a stucco exterior to match the new building. The east elevation will be painted block. Glass block windows are provided on the west and north elevation of the new structure. Accent color will be provided on the roof seam and fascia. A metal roof is proposed. Staff would recommend that the roof on the existing building be replaced to provide a continuous roof appearance. The Fire Chief has reviewed the plans and indicated that both the existing and new structure will require sprinkling. In response to a question at the P & Z meeting, Lyle Carpenter, VFW Commander, indicated that the existing storage building would be removed. Staff would suggest this be added to the list of conditions for approval. Grading, drainage and utilities: City utilities will be extended to this site this summer along with the Lake Drive Utility Project. Final grading, drainage and utility plans will be subject to the City Engineers review and approval. The Environmental Board has suggested self containment of the water and infiltration design where possible. Permits will be required from the Rice Creek Watershed District. MUSA Designation is not currently applied to this parcel of property although utilities will be stubbed to the property line with the current Lake Drive Trunk Utility Project. The draft Comprehensive Plan does include this area in the MUSA. If that draft plan is not approved in time for the proposed utility extension, the City could consider a MUSA Land Exchange. The VFW currently owns property with MUSA designation at Apollo Drive extended that could be placed on the Lake Drive site. This designation would then be returned to the Apollo Drive site when the Comprehensive Plan is approved. Circulation: The access drive along Lake Drive must be increased to 20' as previously mentioned. Driveway permits will be required from Anoka County for access to the site. The County has indicated that only one access to Lake Drive will be allowed and it should be aligned with 79th St. The County has also requested an additional 10' of right -of -way for the future upgrade of Lake Drive. The City Engineer has indicated that curbing will be required around the entire site. The parking/access situation along Lois Lane may require some redesign that is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. Access from Lois Lane must be confined to the eastern portion of the site. Landscaping: A landscaping plan has been submitted which shows substantial screening along Lake Drive. The Environmental Board has requested that tree