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MEMORANDUM
TO: Tom Melena
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: Au 14, 2000
RE: Oak Park Hei — 6120 Oren Avenue North Site Plan Review
FILE NO- 798.02 — 00.12
The Plannin Commission, at their Au 10, 2000 meetin voted unanimousl to
recommend the site plan for the addition planned at 6120 Oren Avenue North. The
addition will accommodate an entr stairs and stora but no additional office space.
The subject site is zoned 13-2, 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 Guidelines and Zonin Ordinance
performance standards.
The applicants were present at the hearin and q uestioned the need for concrete, curb
and g utter. Staff and Plannin Commission members explained the ordinance
re and presented reasons wh it is re in Oak Park Hei The
applicants a to installin the curb and g utter but re if the Cit would
consider surmountable curb consistent with what is alread in place alon 61't Street
Court North. Staff indicated that the ordinance does not specif a preference for barrier
curb or surmountable curb. The Cit En will specif which curb is appropriate as
part of an site plan review.
The Plannin Commission recommended the site plan with the conditions of the
plannin report specified as follows-
1 . The site plan is revised to provide all re parkin stalls with bituminous
surfacin and perimeter concrete curb and g utter. The expanded portions of the
parkin lot must be in conformance with setback standards. Stripin of parkin
stalls with white or y ellow painted lines not less than four inches, wide is also
re and must be noted and illustrated on the site plan.
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2. Building elevations are revised to note the proposed color o f 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. A landscape plan is submitted indicating the size, type and location of all existing
and proposed site plantings, subject to revi ew and approval of the City Ar eri t.
4. A lighting plan is submitted indicating the type, 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 Zonin
Ordinance and criteria of the Design Guidelines.
6. All grading, drainage and utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of
the City Engineer.
7. Comments of the Planning Commission, City Council and other City staff.
PC: Kris Danielson
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