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KOZULLA & ASSOCIATES 7851 METRO PARKWAY, SUITE 121 BLOOMINGTON, MN 55425 USA TEL 952-345-0258 FAX 952-854-9403 September 8,2011 Ms.Kim Moore-Sykes Assistant City Manager City of St.Anthony St.Anthony City Hall 3301 Silver Lake Road St.Anthony,MN 55418-1699 Re: Faeade and Site improvement Project St.Anthony Shopping Center St.Anthony,MN Dear Ms.Moore-Sykes, I am writing to you with respect to various Zoning Code and City process items we briefly discussed which may assist the City in upcoming reviews and approvals. Easements—Although there are easements associated with this property with either the City or the County,this project is not requesting any new easement or proposing amendment to any existing easement. Variances—This project is not requesting any variances. Parking—It is the intent to mill and overlay and restripe the existing parking lot. Concrete curb&gutter landscape islands and parking lot lighting will remain in their current locations. The current Zoning Code requires parking spaces equating to 1 space per 300 square feet of gross floor area. This property contains three buildings. The north building (46,052 s,f,),the west building(39,388 s.f.)and the Dairy Queen(1,124 s.f.),totaling 86,564 gross square feet. A factor of 300 s.f.suggests 288 parking spaces required. The existing parking lot has a total of 294 spaces,thus meeting current quantity requirements. It is the intent of the proposed parking layout to replicate that of the existing striping layout; however accessible ramp locations and accessible space locations will differ from the existing layout. Space widths vary from 8.78'to 10'depending on the location. Existing striping is 18' long. Because the landscaped islands dimensionally lock the parking lot striping layout,the 18'space length must be maintained. If we find the 18' length can be increased,the design will accommodate. Setbacks—In some cases,this property has zero lot setbacks. It is my understanding that since this project is not a redevelopment project setback restrictions will be grandfathered. Comprehensive Sign Plan—This project submitted a Comprehensive Sign Plan to the City. This Sign Plan was briefly discussed at the August 16 Planning Commission,however not to detail. The City is currently reviewing the proposed property Sign Plan and scheduled to be on the September 20 Planning Commission agenda Site Drainage—Communications were held with the City and WSB&Associates with respect to storm water management. Given it is the intent to do a mill&overlay rather than a replacement,it was determined an underground storm water management system or specific site retention location not be required. Planning Commission and City Council—Given the project is not requesting any rezoning,variances,easements,etc.,it is the opinion of this office the project is more of an administrative City process,however,this project's representatives are willing to work with City staff,Planning Commission and City Council as necessary.