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. < Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, November 12, 1985 Page four Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve the site plan and building permit for Everest Investments II as presented with Case 85-19, con- tingent upon: (1) Approval of final grading and drainage plan by the City Engineer. (2) Approval of final landscaping plan (with intensified berm planting along Red Fox Road) and lighting plan by the City Planner. (3) Verification of screening of mechanical equipment (roof-mounted) by the City Planner. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Case No. 85-11, Final Plat of Northwoods and Phase I Site Plan and Buildin~ Permit Review - Opus Corporation Council was referred to the Final Plat of Northwoods, Planning memo (10/31/85) . and Planning Commission minutes (11/6/85). Miller reported that the Final Plat is identical to the approved Preliminary Plat, which consists of 4 lots, plus an outlot, except the Everest Investment II parcel has bean excepted from the plat. Miller explained that the applicant is requesting approval of the Final Plat and approval of site plans and building permits for two office structures; reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval, with the five contingencies listed in the minutes of 11/6/85. Bob Worthington, Opus Corporation, explained that Northwoods consists of four lots and an outlot and a road system for an office and office/showroom development; noted that the outlot will be converted into two additional lots and the continuation of the road, looping back to Red Fox Road. Worthington explained that their previous plan was for a 50% office, 50% showroom on Site A and a 75% office, 25% showroom on Site B; explained that, because of severe soil conditions on Site B, making a one-story building impossible, they are now proposing a three-story building (75,000 square feet) and a one-story building (28,890 square feet). Worthington said there are 116 on-site parking spaces provided for the one-story office/showroom building and 41 spaces in an underground garage, plus 263 surface parking spaces (304 total spaces) for the three-story office building. Worthington explained that the 2-acre site (Lot 3, Block 1) is proposed for restaurant use by others, Lot I, Block 1 is propos ad for an up to five-story office building. Worthington referred to the site plans of the first phase of development (Lot 2, Block I and Lot I, Block 2) and to a scale model; explained that the landscape plan will remain about the same as for the original proposal; ax- plained the total development is proposed for construction over six years -- east portion in 3 to 5 years. Elevations of the Phase I structure were shown, which Worthington described as having all brick exteriors, with tinted glass and contrasting mullion design of windows; noted the buildings are of a saw tooth design to break up long walls. Floor plans were shown, as well as an architect's rendering. Worthington said the buildings'will be dark earth-tone brick with rust con- trast at windows and entries. Worthington noted that the 3-story building will have a 3-story atrium, and will have an on-site ponding area with fountain to give an architectural amenity to the building as well as serve as an entry to the development. Worthington said they intend to petition the City to construct the street and utilities; intend to grade this fall for construction of Phase I in the spring; first building will be the 3-story office and then the one-story office/showroom. In discussion, Miller noted that a signage plan will be required if build- . ings are not single-occupancy; noted that the Final Plat is not executed by the City until award of bid for street and utilities; a single building permit could be issued prior to the recording of the plat; a development agreement will be needed assuring construction of the subdivision improve- ments (streets and utilities) if second building permit is requested prior to the filing of the plat. Hansen moved. seconded by Sather, that Council approve the Final Plat of Northwoods and Site Plan and Building Permit approval of Phase I contingent -----.----