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I f,(Cl5 I SITE DESCRIPTION f' The project lies at the northeast comer of Interstate 35W & Highway 694; The northeast comer of the site follows the boundary of the Round Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The current site has several small I wetland depressions, an abandoned farm with two barns and a house, an existing horse pasture, and several patches of disturbed woodland. Every effort was made through the site design to minimize environmental impact and to mitigate unavoidable issues. I Welsh Development Company proposes to locate three buildings of approximately 107,000 square feet each on separate subdivided parcels. The design includes several detention ponds and an off-site I regional pond, which will collect excess storm water runoff. In addition, an expanded wetland complex is proposed in the southeast comer ofthe site to meet the mitigation requirement for filling existing wetland areas. A new public road (Oateway Boulevard) is also proposed along the south boundary to allow access to the developments. Access to the site is also available via Round Lake Road West and the I proposed Round Lake Court Cul-du-sac. Due to the scope of this project, an EA W was submitted and the City (the ROU) reached a negative I decision on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Adiacent Land Use I Adjoining the site to the northeast is the Round Lake National Wildlife Refuge, currently zoned by the Department of Natural Resources as "62-70 Recreational Development." To the west of the site is Ie Interstate Highway 35W and to the south is Highway 694. A horse pasture, containing a radio tower, borders the site on the east. I DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS I The proposed office/warehouse development is designed to meet or exceed the (OB) industrial zoning." district's standards. The required building size, parking ratio, and landscaping all fall within the regulations outlined in the OB section of the ordinance, The building and parking setbacks meet the I intent of City requirements while enhancing the natural characteristics of the land. Intensive landscaping has been proposed throughout the site to maintain a positive image from public right of ways. I It is proposed that all ofthe parking and service drive areas have a bituminous surface with B612 concrete curb and gutter throughout the site, with typical lighting standards which have levels that will comply with the City of Arden Hills code requirements. I . I -- HKS ASSOCIATES, INC. Page 4 GATEWAY BUSINESS CENTER September 17, 1997 for Welsh Development Co., LLC ~."'''''''''''"'''" J.,\~P''',,''! .~"d1'n'.I(Sf . . l<-,,'r~("'''''~l.\'. ~n"'l,~1:5 l'ItI'.\:O<P'-""'"'' .. - ... ' ':.H;"IlI~' n,,," ~~M'l<:f.'