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, Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, November 12, 1985 Page three Millar reported that we have verbal approval only from DNR to date; said he does not anticipate any problems; reported RCWD has the drainage plan on its November 28 agenda. Miller explained that tha City does not execute the plat until the bid has been awarded for the streets and utilities; noted that park dedication is usually tied to building occupancy. Sather moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the Final Plat of Edgewater Estates, subject to: (1) Written City Engineer and RCWD approval of the drainage and grading plan. (2) Written DNR approval of the PUD plan. (3) Resolution of park dedication prior to building occupancy. (4) Filing of racordable document, allowing buildings on the flowage ease- ment on Lots 6, 7 and 8, Block 1, with Final Plat when recorded at . Ramsey County. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Case No. 85-19, Site Plan and BuildinR Permit Review, Everest Investments II - Office/Warehouse BuildinR Council was referred to Planning memo (10/30/85) and to Planning Commission minutes (11/6/85). Miller explained that the applicant is proposing revised plans to meet the revised space and parking needs of their tenant at their Red Fox Road site. Miller reported that the current proposal is for a 2-story office/warehouse building of 73,150 square feet, representing about a 33% incraasa in floor space, but reduced site coverage. Miller said the number of parking spaces has been increased by 40%; site coverage is 73% (75% permitted). Tim Nelson displayed the previous site plan with a 55,000 square foot 1-story building and the current site plan proposal with the 2-story building with the additional parking; noted that the landscaping has been increased. An artist's rendering of the building was displayed, as seen from Red Fox Road. Nelson advised they have a signed lease; tenant has an intense employment and excessive parking needs; building space and parking are pro- posed to meet the needs of the tenant. Nelson said the monument sign will be relocated to meet the setback require- ment of 25'; advised that no variances are requested. Miller reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval subject to the conditions listed in the Minutes (11/6/85); noted that the concern of the Commission was the extensive parking in front of the building. In discussion, it was requeste~ that the plans be referred to Fire Chief Koch for his approval and comments. It was asked how many parking spaces would be lost by the provision of additional green space in front of the building. Miller said, unless 8 spaces can be eliminated, it isn't worth the effort. Nelson said they need the number of parking spaces proposed. It was asked if the additional trees can be accommodated without losing the number of spaces. Miller explained that the front of the site is bermed (not a high berm); noted . the original plan had a low percentage of parking, in comparison; reported that the Planning Commission wants to break up and soften the expanse of parking. Miller said a possibility might be to reduce the parking space width from 9' (required) to 8!', which is a matter of marking. '. Exterior lighting was queried. It was noted that lights on the building at Highway 51 (Zycad) have not been corrected; are still a distraction for traffic on Highway 51. Miller said he has the lighting specifications - 18' poles with "shoebox" down lights with hidden lenses. Miller said the building is proposed for single-tenant use; therefore a signage plan is not required. Miller noted that the plan does provide for a road easement along the east side if 1/2 of the loop road occurs on this site - noted that the site coverage would be 1+% over the maximum permitted if this occurs; as proposed the coverage is at 73%. ----- ----- --------