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. . 3. Lot Covered By Structure, A variance was granted in Planning Case #69,23 to allow 47% lot coverage by the structure. The current lot coverage is 46.84% (235,914.9 square feet oflot area/109,570 square feet ofbuilding). The dock addition increases the lot coverage to 47.35 % (235,914.9 square feet oflot area/110,nO square feet of building). 4, Parking and Circulation. The property currently has 137 parking stalls on the property. This was permitted at the time that the building was constructed. The applicant has broken down the parking requirements for the business, showing that not more than 127 parking spaces are required at anyone time (Exhibit C). However, 188 spaces are required by the Zoning Ordinance, requiring 47 to be shown as proof of parking elsewhere. The applicant has submitted a letter of agreement with the neighboring property owner, Flaherty's Bowl, for joint use of 47 parking spaces (Exhibit D). Parking spaces are required to be located a minimum of five feet from the property lines with drive aisles no less than 24' width. The parking at the rear ofthe building can not meet these minimum requirements, requiring the elimination and relocation of the proposed parking stalls on site. The Building Inspector has also noted that two additional handicap parking stalls are required by Building Code. . 5. Screening, A compactor is being added to the west side ofthe building, screened through landscaping since it could not be easily contained in a structure, As a security measure, the entire truck dock area will be enclosed with a fence and electronic gate, It is proposed that the existing fence and gate be relocated to just south of the truck dock area and that a chain link fence with security barb wire on top (no longer permitted by Zoning Ordinance) surround the area. Barbed fences are not permitted by Section 6 (E) 4 (c) of the Zoning Ordinance. Chain link fences are acceptable to a height required by the applicant. The fencing along the rear property line should be relocated onto the applicant's property as it appears to currently be within the railway right,of-way. 6. Aesthetics. The dock addition will be constructed to match the existing building as will the dock doors. Deadline for Aeencv Actions The City of Arden Hills received a complete application for this request on January 8, 200 I. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, the City must act on this request by March 9, 2001 (60 days), unless the City provides the petitioner with written reasons for an additional 60,day review period. The additional review period would extend to May 8, 2001. The City may, with the petitioners' consent, extend the review period beyond the May 8, 2001 date, '~. Lastly, if the City denies the petitioners' request, "... it must state in writing, the reasons for denial at the time that it denies the request." 2