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Gopher State Storage Site Plan and Variance <br />Page 7 <br />obtain approval from FEMA with the project. The project is not expected to increase flood levels <br />in the area. <br />(6) Septic and Well Compliance. The sewage treatment system and water system of the subject <br />property is in compliance with city and state codes. <br />The property can be served by City sewer and water. <br />It is in staffs opinion that the project meets all the requirements necessary to approve the <br />variance request. <br />Street Access and Vehicle Circulation <br />The site has access from 152nd Street North. There is one entrance into the site with a secure <br />entrance for storage renters. <br />The applicant as added a vehicle turnaround area on the northern portion of the drive aisles and <br />parking areas. The applicant included the area for large vehicles and vehicles with trailers to <br />turnaround more easily to access the storage units and entrance of the proposed storage building. <br />Since the site plan has short dead end drive aisles due to the constraints of the site, this is a good <br />addition to the site plan. <br />Fencing/Screening <br />The applicant is not proposing any outdoor storage. The applicant is proposing to replace the <br />existing black chain link fence between the buildings along the west side of the property with <br />decorative architectural black fence (like wrought iron fencing). The applicant has provided <br />details of the style of fence. The area of the site containing the buildings and parking/driveways <br />is proposed to be enclosed with black chain link fence. The plans shall be updated to show the <br />fence locations. <br />The applicant is proposing to have roof top mechanical equipment. The plans show the <br />equipment to be screened by a five foot parapet on the east side of the building. It is unclear if <br />this is for the rest of the sides of the building. The applicant should show the parapet height on <br />other elevations. If the parapet remains at approximately five feet, staff would be comfortable <br />with the screening method of the equipment. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, all roof <br />top mechanical equipment shall be screened. <br />The trash enclosure is proposed to be located adjacent to the building on the east side. It is <br />proposed to match the integrally colored rock face block that are a buff and reddish color on the <br />existing buildings. It is different material than the proposed building. The gate is proposed to be <br />a reddish color to match the red on the building. <br />Landscaping and Lighting <br />Section 90-181 of the Zoning Ordinance provides landscaping requirements for industrial <br />developments. In order to meet the landscape requirements for the proposed site, 18 overstory <br />