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COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 24, 1996 Council Member Kuether moved to approve the variance as requested subject to the conditions listed above. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the conditional use permit subject to the conditions listed above. Council Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Site Plan Review, Emergency Apparatus Maintenance (EAM) - Ms. Wyland explained that CNH Architects has submitted a site plan review package for EAM. EAM would like to construct a 5,250 square foot building with 5,600 spare feet of future expansion area on 4th Avenue next to the Klosner-Goertz building in the Apollo Business Park. The building will consist of an office, warehouse and repair bays'. The proposed site is approximately one acre in size, is zoned General Industrial, and is shown as industrial on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. EAM repairs, customizes and upgrades emergency apparatus for fire departments, including the Centennial Fire District, and is a distributor for pumps, lighting, foam systems and valves. They have been leasing space in the City of Blaine since 1987 and currently employ six (6) people. They anticipate one new'employee every 18 months. EDAAB has recommended approval of the project and will be providing TIF to cover the cost of a portion of the site. EAM has requested that the driveway be moved farther to the south along 4th Avenue to better accommodate vehicles driving into the work bays. The City Engineer has reviewed the site plan and agreed the new driveway placement was an improvement. SITE PLAN REVIEW:... SETBACKS: The building is proposed to be constructed 60 feet back from 4th Avenue. The required setback from a collector or arterial street is 50 feet. BUILDING EXTERIOR: The proposed construction is rock face concrete block, with accent colored block striping. It will be compatible with other buildings in the Business Park. The east side of the building will be smooth block as future expansion is planned for that area. BUILDING HEIGHT: The building will be 18 feet in height. GREEN AREA: A minimum green area of 10% is required by the Zoning Ordinance. This will be met with the proposed site plan and future expansion area. OFF-STREET PARKING: Eight (8) parking stalls will be provided as well as one handicapped van space. The proposed construction based on the number of employees actually requires six (6) spaces. PAGE 10