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<br />Electric Auto Sales & Service, Lake Elmo, MN February 28, 2023 <br />DLR22002 4 <br />Boulevard will be buffered by green space and landscaping materials. Landscape islands are provided throughout <br />the development which break up the continuous hardscape. <br /> <br />Proposed uses for Lots 2 and 3, Block 2 have not yet been identified, so the number of required parking spaces is <br />not known. However, there is ample room on each lot to accommodate required parking, which will be determined <br />when they are developed in a future phase. <br />Landscaping <br />Landscaping provided for Lot 1, Block 1 is in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance requirements. Eleven trees are <br />provided along the perimeter of the site and existing trees will be preserved along Hudson Boulevard. The trees, in <br />addition to 17 shrubs, will effectively screen the parking lot from adjacent properties and rights-of-way. The design of <br />the Dairy Queen landscaping plan will be completed by other applicants. <br /> <br />Landscaping provided for Lot 1, Block 2 is also in general compliance with the Zoning Ordinance requirements. Trees <br />are provided along adjacent residentially zoned properties which will effectively screen the development. Enhanced <br />landscaping is provided along the private drive to differentiate it as a shared roadway from which each lot has <br />driveway access. Lots 2 and 3, Block 2 show conceptual landscaping at this time and landscaping for these lots will <br />comply with the City requirements when they are developed in the future. Additionally, the landscape plan shows that <br />77 trees will be provided to replace the 76 trees that are being removed for development. <br /> <br />Flexibility is requested from the one tree per 50 feet of street frontage requirement in Section 105.12.480 of the <br />Zoning Ordinance. Existing utilities and overhead powerlines conflict with potential planting areas for the required <br />trees. Flexibility from the boulevard tree requirement is discussed further in this report. <br />Phasing <br />Proposed Lot 1, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2 will be developed immediately along with improvements to Hudson <br />Boulevard. Lots 2 and 3, Block 2 are conceptual at this time. Future development will be determined by market <br />demand. <br />Comprehensive Sign Plan <br />A comprehensive sign plan has been provided to coordinate the location and copy area provided for each tenant. <br />The comprehensive sign plan provides criteria to establish signage standards for both wall signs and ground signs <br />within the development. The layout of the site, desired visibility to I-94 and requested PUD flexibility necessitates a <br />comprehensive sign plan. The comprehensive sign plan narrative has been included with this submittal for your <br />review. Requested PUD flexibility is discussed further below in this narrative in addition to the Comprehensive Sign <br />Plan narrative. <br /> <br />The following is a summary of the proposed ground signage: <br />Lot Ground Signs <br />Allowed <br />Ground Signs <br />Proposed <br />Maximum Area Allowed Proposed Area <br />(Each Side) <br />Maximum Height <br />Allowed <br />Proposed Height <br />Lot 1, Block 1 1 1 250 sq. ft. 565 sq. ft. 30 ft. 50 ft. <br />Lot 1, Block 2 1 0 250 sq. ft. N/A 30 ft. N/A <br />Lot 2, Block 2 1 1 250 sq. ft. 250 sq. ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. <br />Lot 3, Block 2 1 0 250 sq. ft. N/A 30 ft. N/A <br />TOTAL 4 2 1,000 sq. ft. 815 sq. ft.