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Item 08E Central Sandblasting Page 5 The proposed Site Plan, dated August 21, 2018, does not comply with minimum standards for; (1) minimum number of parking stalls; (2) curb & gutter; and (3) landscaping. Planning Commission Recommendation The Planning Commission reviewed the request on August 15, 2018, recommending approval of the Development Review with reduced parking, no curb & gutter, and reduced landscaping (Resolution 1086-18). There was discussion of “what sets a precedence”, in reference to a statement in the Staff Report that approval of this project without B6-12 curb & gutter should not set a precedence for future projects. All projects are different, hence the reason why the City Council has some flexibility in its approval of Development Reviews. In this case, B6-12 curbing would be required along the perimeter of new parking areas, consisting of about 210’ (19%) out of the 1,100’ of impervious surface perimeter. In Staff’s opinion, if all of the parking lot and outside storage area were to be replaced, curb & gutter would be required. However, in this case, such a small area will be replaced that requiring curb & gutter will not significantly change surface drainage, and therefore, Staff is comfortable with requiring curb stops in place of B6-12 curb & gutter. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the Development Review, subject to: 1. Minimum Number of Parking Stalls: Proposed parking (20 stalls) is adequate. The City Code requires a minimum number of parking stalls based on land use. In this case, it is 16 stalls, or 49 stalls (+ 9 proof of parking stalls), whichever is greater. The Development Review process provides the City Council with some discretion. 2. Curb & Gutter: The applicant’s request to use concrete curb stops for every parking stall, and NOT install B6-12 curb & gutter is reasonable considering the partial area of the lot that curb & gutter would be required. If permitted, this should not be interpreted as setting a precedence for other projects. 3. Landscaping: Although the Site Plan does not include the required amount of landscaping within the property, additional landscaping is proposed within the ROW, and has been approved by Ramsey County. This is not the intent of the City Code, however, the applicant has made every effort as practical to comply with the City Code. Recommendation The City Council is requested to consider the following options; 1. Resolution 9003, approving the Development Review