05-18-2006 Planning Commission Minutes

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11. The proposed use is contained in the northern part of the property, which is largely open and vegetated with grasses. The proposed use will not result in the destruction or removal or any scenic or historic sites of major significance. 12. The proposed use includes plans to maintain stormwater resulting from a 10-year, 24-hour storm event. The plan includes three stormwater ponds that would contain the volume of stormwater resulting from such an event. 13. The total impervious coverage for the proposed use is 39.7%, should a backage road be constructed as proposed by Mn/DOT. This number falls under the 50% that is allowed as the applicant has provided the requisite stormwater retention plan along with landscaping plans for the property. 14. The applicant has not indicated any plans for screening of the property. The site plan indicates that the existing vegetation along State Highway 371 would remain, but does not show any vegetation along any of the other property lines. 15. The applicant has submitted landscaping plans showing landscaping in the immediate vicinity of the proposed buildings and parking areas. In addition, the applicant has noted the locations for additional planting and trees for other portions of the property surrounding the main project area. 16. The applicant has submitted a color rendering of the proposed building, gazebo, arbors, and sign. The rendering shows the building with a tan siding and red roofing, with the gazebo, arbor, and fencing to be white. 17. The submitted rendering shows the concept for the proposed sign, but does not indicate total size of the structure. The proposed sign should not exceed 96 square feet in size (counting both sides), and 15 feet in height (Sec. 7.1, Subd. 5A(4b)). 18. The applicant has indicated the locations for the proposed exterior lights, with the majority of the lights located along the western sides of the proposed buildings. subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall maintain existing vegetation along the properties boundaries. Pursuant to Section 5.10, Subdivision 4D, the applicant shall replace or supplement vegetation along the eastern property line (adjacent to the Paul Bunyan Trail) so as to provide at least 50% screening of the property. Screening improvements shall be made prior to the opening of the business. 2. All winterization operations shall be performed within the confines of one of the structures. No winterization activities shall be performed outdoors. 3. To avoid adverse impacts resulting from winterization activities, the applicant shall obtain permits for the disposal of oils, antifreeze, and any other classified toxic wastes related to winterization from the MPCA and EPA prior to the commencement of winterization operations. Copies of these permits shall be forwarded to City Hall, and all accompanying conditions shall be followed. Planning Commission 5 May 18, 2006