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Home My WebLink About2008-08-03 NAC Planning Report NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS 14 INS COMMUNITY PLANNING - DESIGN MARKET RESEARCH PLANNING REPORT TO: Tom, Melena FROM C Putz-Yan / Scott Richards DATE: Au 3, 2000 RE: Oak Park Hei — Anastasi & Associates; Site Plan Review FILE NO- 798.02 — 00. 12 BACKGROUND Anastasi and Associates is proposin a 630 s foot entr addition to their existin 2,518 s foot office buildin located at 6120 Oren Avenue North (Lot 7, Block 1 Hei Business Park). The addition will accommodate entr space, stairs, and stora space. In 1999 an expansion containin offices was considered however, that addition was not approved. The current proposal does not contain an additional office space. The subject site is zoned B-2, General Business District, in which professional offices are a permitted use. As such, the proposed addition re onl site and buildin plan review for consistenc with the Cit Desi Guild elines and Zonin Ordinance performance standards. Attached for reference: Exhibit A Site Location Exhibit B Site Plan Exhibit C Elevations Exhibit D Floor Plans ISSUES ANALYSIS Comprehensive Plan. The subject site Is g uided for continued commercial use b the Comprehensive Plan. The current B-2 District zonin is reflective of the Comprehensive Plan. A continued commercial use is also anticipated to be compatible with surroundin properties, which to the west, south and north are g uided for commercial uses and to the east for commercial/residential transitional uses. 5775 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE T. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 554 16 PHONE 61 2-595-9636 FAX 612 - 595 -9837 E-MAIL NAC @ WINTERNET.COM Lot Performance standards. The following table illustrates required lot performan standards of the B -2 District. For purposes of the Zoning O rdinance, lot width is defined o n the side of the lot with the least frontage on public street not upon the street to which access is provided. As such, the existing structure is non rming ire that it encroaches into the required front yard setback. How ver, the proposed building addition meets all required setbacks. Because the proposed building addition is not increasing the non- conformity, appr of a variance is not required. Also, the existing parking lot on the subject site encroaches into a required setback from the side and rear lot lines. This issue will be discussed further in subsequent paragraphs. Lot A rea L Se Width Front Side Rear Parking Required 15 sq. ft. 100 ft. 40 ft. 20 ft./l 0 20 ft. 10 ft. Existing/ 16,820 sq. ft, 116 ft, 26.4 ft 41.9 ft. 38.2 ft 1 . Proposed Building Design. The proposed addition is approximately 30 feet wide and 20 feet deep and is located on the south side of the existing building. The lower level contains storage and entry floor space, as well as stairs. The upper level does not contain any floor space other than stairs. The addition is proposed to h wood shingle siding, while the existing building has beige aluminum lap siding. The color of the wood shingle siding has not been specified. It should be color that blonds well with the existing siding. The applicant should provide samples of e building materials for Planning Commission review. The proposed steep roofl ino of the addition matches the steep rooffine of the existing building, providing a visual connection. Building Height. The maximum imum height allowed for buildings in the B-2 District is 35 feet. The existing building and proposed addition do not exceed this limit. Parking. Office uses are required to provide at least three parking stalls, plus one stall for each 200 square feet of not floor area. The existing office building contains 1,825 square feet of floor area, and the addition contains 6 square feet of floor area. The following formula illustrates the calculation of required parking: 3 + (2,455 square feet x % net area reduction 200 square feet) � 14 stalls The parking lot is proposed to be enlarged to contain 14 paring stalls. The parking lot does not meet required ten foot setback standards along the north, west, or south boundaries. The existing parking lot was constructed at a time when fire - foot setbacks were required. The existing portion of the parking lot is a legal non - conformity and can remain. All expanded parking areas will need to comply with current standards. The dimensions of the parking lot appear to allow stalls and a drive aisle with compliant 2 dimensions; however, the stalls should be striped to ensure that dimensions are adequate. Striping of parking stalls with white or yellow painted lines not less than four inches wide is required and must be noted and illustrated on the site plan. Additionally, bituminous surfacing and a perimeter concrete curb and gutter are required for all off- street parking arrears and must be labeled on the site plan. Landscaping. No landscaping plans have been submitted. The site plan should be reprised to indicate the location of existing plantings and proposed plantings. Lighting Plan. No lighting plan has been submitted. The applicant must submit plans indicating the location, type and illumination field of all existing and proposed site lighting. These plans are necessary to determine compliance with Section 401.15. ' of the Zoning Ordinance (outdoor lighting) and should be subject to review and approval of City Staff . Signage. An existing sign is labeled on the site plan. Any changes to sign go will require verification of compliance with Section 401.15.G.8 of the Zoning Ordinance and Design Guidelines. Grading, Drainage and hilly Plans. The submitted site plan provides a general indication of site drainage patterns, although no contours or spot elevations are provided. A grading plan is required for the building addition and parking ing lot design. All grading, drainage and utility issues are subject to review and approval o f the City Engineer. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION The proposed building addition at 6120 Oren Avenue is generally consistent with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and Design Guidelines. Issues that must be resolved prior to issuance of a building permit include revisions to the parking lot design and submittal of landscape, lighting and engineering plans. A such, our office recommends mend approval of the site plan subject to the following conditions: 1 . The site plan is revised to provide all required parking stalls with bituminous surfacing and perimeter concrete curb and gutter. The expanded portions of the parking lot must be in conformance with setback standards. Striping of parking stalls with white or yellow painted lines not less than four inches wide is also required and must be noted and illustrated on the site plan. 2. Building elevations are revised to note the proposed color of the siding and trim. The proposed colors must be compatible with the existing building. Samples of exterior building materials are submitted for City review and approval. 3 3. A landscape plan is submitted indicating the size, type and location of all existing and proposed site plantings, subject to review and approval of the City A r b orist. 4. A lighting plan is submitted indicating the typo, location and illumination field of all existing and proposed site lighting, subject to review and approval of City Staff. 5. All signage shall comply with the provisions of Section 401.15.G of the Zoning Ordinance and criteria of the Design Guildllne, 6. All grading, drainage and utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the city Engineer. '. 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