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CITY COUNCIL MARCH 25, 1996 Ms. Wyland explained that Progressive Engineering is planning to construct a 16,000 square foot office/manufacturing facility in the Apollo Business Park on a parcel of property approximately 2.3 acres in size. The property is zoned General Industrial and is located immediately south of the Fogerty/Custom Remodelers site. Along with the site plan review, the developer is requesting approval of a minor subdivision for the 2.3 acre parcel. A survey for the project is currently being prepared. Ms. Wyland used the overhead projector to show the location of the parcel purchased by Progressive Engineering. The Economic Development Department has been working with Progressive Engineering and is recommending approval of the proposed site plan and minor subdivision. The Company is owner occupied and has been located in Blaine for 15 years. Progressive Engineering has a proprietary design for optical coating systems and contracts with companies such as Unisys and Federal Cartridge. They employ 20 people at this time and plan to add two employees per year. A future expansion area is indicated on the plan and is planned within the next five to ten years. SITE PLAN REVIEW SETBACKS: The proposed building meets or exceeds the setback requirements required by the Zoning Ordinance for the building and the parking area. In addition, the building will have a sprinker system as required by the building codes. BUILDING HEIGHT: The proposed building will be 20 feet in height which is below the 45 feet maximum height allowed in the General Industrial zoning district. GREEN AREA: A minimum green area of 10% is required by the Zoning Ordinance and will be exceeded in this proposed construction. LANDSCAPING: A landscape plan has been provided and will be subject to review by the City Forester prior to issuance of any building permits. Staff is encouraging additional evergreen type plantings on the I -35W side of the project. AESTHETIC COMPATIBILITY: The exterior of the proposed building is indicated as painted rockface block with a single score block accent. A unique entrance design is planned with a curved front treatment to the building. Color selections are planned earth tones. OFF-STREET PARKING: There are a total of 41 parking spaces shown on the site plan including one handicapped space. Additional parking is planned for the future expansion to the north of the building. The 41 parking spaces provided exceed the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance at this time and should be adequate to serve the site. CIRCULATION AND ACCESS: One access drive is provided to serve the site and the undeveloped property to the south. The drive is proposed to be 40 feet in width and PAGE 11