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2.0 PROJECT JBACOCGJR01UNID 2.1 Mr. Cox has a purchase agreement for and has evaluated the existing 60+ year old, 1,cao s.f. building located at 3116 Fairview Avenue, North. He has found that it is located on :5 feet on the right-of-way of County Road D. (County Road D at this point is a city street to the center line, and an Arden Hills street north of the centerline.) In addition, while the b~ilding appears to be stru<:turally sound, it will require complete updating to meet current bu:1ding and life safety codes. 2.2 The lot on which this building is located is 100' in width by 167 feet in depth (16,700 s.f.). This is a small but workable site for a small office building. Parking for a 4,000 s.f. office building would be 18 to 20 spaces; for a 5,000 s.f. building 23 to 25 spaces would be required. 2.3 The proposed arc~itecture would be single level, wood and masonry building to [:t the residential character of the neighborhood, simjJar in some respects to the Shoreview office complex near the southeast comer of Highway 96 and Rice Street. 2.4 Mr. Cox has submitted the required concept site plans and concept drainage plan. The drainage plan allows water to stand on the parking lot and slowly release through a catch basin into the city's storm sewer system. More detail will be required as part of the final approvals. 2.5 Mr. Cox also requests the City to approve a partial vacation oftrus portion of County Road D. The City has w:;>rked with Arden Hills to ascertain that there is adequate right-of-way remaining for street and utility purposes. Staff is currently working with the County to determine the histoJry of the right-of-way. 2.6 Section 1008 of the City Code outlines the requirements and procedures for a planned unit development. 3.0 STAFF COMMENTS &. FITNIDH[NGS In reviewing this item, staff had the following comments: 3.1 The City's Comprehensive Plan map designates portions of the County Road D and Fairview area for Business. The zoning of the site is Business "B-3". The proposed office is a permitted use in a "B-3" zone. The area to the west, across Fairview, is also a "B-3" site and has a quick-lube station, formerly a transmission repair shop. To the south and east are a mix of single family and duplex structures. To the north, in Arden Hills, is a Presbyterian Homes senior housing complex. Off of the south property line is major billboard that should be removed. Maps are attached. PF3092 - RCA (01/25/99) - Page 2 of 4 -..-.