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Gopher State Ministorage Site Plan Page 2 The properties to the east and south are part of the Peloquin Industrial Park. The properties are zoned General Industrial (I-3) and are generally occupied by industrial businesses, however there are some single family homes located within the General Industrial zoning district to the south. The properties to the north are zoned General Business (C-2) and are occupied by single family homes. The property to the west, across TH 61, is zoned Single Family Detached Residential (R-3) and currently has a single family home with some agricultural activities occurring on the property. B. Existing Site Characteristics The 3.27 acre property does contain some challenges in regards to an existing drainage ditch, floodplain, high ground water, wetlands, right-of-way dedication, and a sanitary sewer pipe going through the property. The site has been farmed for several years and is relatively flat with trees along the east property line. 4. BACKGROUND: The site is generally located north of 152"d Street and east of TH 61. The applicant is proposing to construct seven (7) buildings for a total of 21,700 square feet for a ministorage facility. The proposed buildings are requested to be a variety of sizes with varying unit sizes. The site is proposed to be run completely electronically with no property management on site. 5. ANALYSIS: A. Level of City Discretion in Decision -Making The City's discretion in approving or denying a site plan is limited to whether or not the proposed project complies with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance requirements. If it meets these standards, the City must then approve the site plan. B. Consistency with Ordinance Standards Site Plan Phasing Plan The proposed development is planned to be constructed in two phases. Phase one would include the grading and construction of the storm sewer for the entire site as well as construction of the stormwater basin. The applicant has indicated they will then place curb and gutter, bituminous paving, and restoration associated with phase one. The applicant plans to construct four (4) buildings in phase one, as well as install all landscaping and fencing associated with phase one. Phase two would include the placing of curb and gutter, bituminous paving, and restoration associated with phase two. The applicant plans to construct the final three (3) buildings in phase two, as well as install all landscaping and fencing associated with phase two.