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It, MA ARCHITECTS I DESIGNERS I ENGINEERS May 7, 2018 Rachel Juba Planner - City of Hugo 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N Hugo, MN 55038 RE: TGK Automotive Specialists — New Building @ 13891 Forest Blvd North Site Plan Review and Zoning Amendment Application Dear Rachel, KOMA is pleased to submit this application on behalf of TGK Automotive Specialists for the construction of their new facility in Hugo, MN. TGK owns several auto repair shops throughout the Twin Cities (including one in Hugo). They employ ASE Certified technicians who've been providing top-notch services to the community for over 21 years. Their commitment to automotive excellence is supported using state of the art tools and equipment which complement their skills and experience. The proposed building is approximately 11,270 square feet and will include some office space at the front near the customer area as well as an auto repair shop. The building is located on a previously developed site on the east side of US Highway 61. No buildings remain from the former development. The eastern portion of the building consists of the repair shop and has varying building heights ranging from 30'-6" to 24'-6). Architectural precast concrete panels are proposed which provide a durable interior and exterior finish as well as an energy efficient, structurally sound building shell. Natural daylighting is planned with high bay windows spaced evenly within the wall panels. There are two main overhead doors for vehicle traffic (one at the north and one at the east). The shop will have heating and air conditioning therefore the need to have these doors open all the time goes away. A separate truck repair bay has its' own overhead door, also on the north side. The western portion of the building consists of the customer entry and check-in area. There are also offices and conference space as well as other business support spaces. The front entry has great visibility towards Highway 61 as well as an abundance of natural light. A combination of glass, EIFS, and stone with complementary colors to the architectural precast provide an inviting experience to TGK's customers. Currently the land is zoned as NS (Neighborhood Services) which does not allow a motor vehicle repair business. After conversations with the city of Hugo Planning Department, we are requesting a change to the zoning of this parcel to C-2 (General Business) to allow this type of use. The parcels directly to the north and south are zoned NS and the owners have interest in re -zoning to C-2 as well (although not a part of this submittal). The parcels directly across from Highway 61 are zoned I-3 General Industrial. The parcel to the east of ours is zoned R-4 Low Density Multiple Family Residential. We look forward to working together with the city to make this a successful project for TGK Automotive Specialists and the community of Hugo! Sincerely, .� Sphevn T. Iaria, AIA KOMA 6115 CAHILL AVENUE I INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN SS076 I KOMAINC.COM