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4.3 The exterior materials do not meet the current practices or approvals of the city for retail buildings, which is a finer detail, using brick or other masonry materials (color impregnated) and other architectural materials used in retail buildings in the area. The architecture appears stark and industrial. 4.4 The noise from air compressors and tire changing equipment will be muffled, provided the overhead doors of the building are closed. This implies that the entire building will be air conditioned for summer heat. The HVAC has not been shown. If it is roof top equipment, it must be screened from view. The building design allows for a 5 foot parapet screening wall around the roof. 4.5 Past experience with auto accessory installation operations have indicated that enclosed trash containers do not screen all waste materials, especially without a roof over the materials bins. Interior storage of trash in an attached structure is required. In this design, the applicant proposes detached exterior, 7.4 foot high screened storage with a cover. Tires (new and used) will be stored within the building. 4.6 Fifty one parking spaces are provided. Parking layout in the south lot (where cars are parked before and after service) is 90 degree parking with lanes and traffic direction clearly marked, to allow standard 90 degree parking and 24 foot drive lanes. Shared access and parking with Knight of Columbus is necessary for overflow from the Knights bingo operation in the evening. Without the cross parking easement, the Knights of Columbus bingo operation will not have adequate parking. Sidewalks should extend along the east edge of the property from the Snelling bike path to the comer of Oakcrest and the frontage road. A sidewalk easement will be necessary from the Knights of Columbus. 4.7 While new lighting is shown on the landscape plan, height and downcast design are not specified, but will have to meet city standards of 20 feet in height and specifications for foot candles. Exterior building lighting must be shielded, only lighting the building walls. 4.8 No signage plan has been presented. A freestanding sign, if used, should be constructed of the same brick material as the building and must be set back 30 feet. 4.9 Other issues: A Rice Creek Watershed permit is needed before any construction permits may be issued. Back assessments for sewer and water must be paid. 5.0 STAFF FINDINGS 5.1 In reviewing this request, staff has made the following findings: 1. The proposed auto accessory and service facility will have an impact on traffic in the area. Turning movements on to and off of Snelling Avenue will increase by nearly 250 movements per day. MnDot has indicated that it may close the median turn lane in the future, but the presence of National Tire PF3027 - RCA (06/22/98) - Page 4 of 8