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Gopher State Storage Site Plan and Variance Page 6 (S) Hazard Consideration. The variance, if granted, shall not permit a lower degree of flood protection than required by this chapter. The variance shall be determined the minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief, and the variance shall not be issued within any designated regulatory floodway if any increase in flood levels during the base flood discharge would result. Part of the property is within the floodplain overlay district. The applicant will be required to obtain approval from FEMA with the project. The project is not expected to increase flood levels in the area. (6) Septic and Well Compliance. The sewage treatment system and water system of'the subject property is in compliance with city and state codes. The property can be served by City sewer and water. It is in staff's opinion that the project does not meet all the requirements necessary to approve the variance request. Street Access and Vehicle Circulation The site has access from 152nd Street North. There is one entrance into the site with a secure entrance for storage renters. The applicant as added a vehicle turnaround area on the northern portion of the drive aisles and parking areas. The applicant included the area for large vehicles and vehicles with trailers to turnaround more easily to access the storage units and entrance of the proposed storage building. Since the site plan has short dead end drive aisles due to the constraints of the site, this is a good addition to the site plan. The applicant is showing a 22 foot drive aisle, where 24 feet is required by ordinance. The drive aisle width shall be revised to be a minimum of 24 feet wide. Fencing/Screening The applicant is not proposing any outdoor storage. The applicant is proposing to replace the existing black chain link fence between the buildings along the west side of the property with decorative architectural black fence (like wrought iron fencing). The applicant has provided details of the style of fence. The applicant shall replace the existing chain link fence along the west property line with decorative architectural black fence. The area of the site containing the buildings and parking/driveways is proposed to be enclosed with black chain link fence. The plans shall be updated to show the fence locations. The applicant is proposing to have roof top mechanical equipment. The plans show the equipment to be screened by a five foot parapet on the east side of the building. It is unclear if this is for the rest of the sides of the building. The applicant should show the parapet height on other elevations. If the parapet remains at approximately five feet, staff would be comfortable