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which provides a visual and sound barrier between their properties and the nursing home. They also expressed concerns with the proposed slope between the property line and the parking area (2H: 1 V). 2.4 The proposed grading plan and landscaping plan was reviewed by the City Engineering staff and has previously been reviewed by the Ramsey County Soil and Water Conservation District. Grass Lake Water Management Organization must also review and approve of the plans. 2.5 Section 705.01B(6) of the City Code states that a permit for excavation and grading is required from the City Council for any filling or excavating on developed commercial/industrial property where the site is greater than 2.5 acres and the proposed fill/excavation exceeds 5,000 cubic yards. The Lake Ridge parcel is 5.6 acres in size and the proposed excavation is estimated at over 13,000 cubic yards. Section 705.03 states, "all permits required to be issued by the City Council will be issued only after the appropriate notices have been sent to the adjacent property owners whose land might be affected by the excavating, grading, surfacing or filling, and a hearing held. The City Manager or designee will determine who the affected adjacent landowners are." 2.6 Section 1005.011 of the City Code states, "Where a business district abuts a residence district, any new development shall include a buffer zone. There shall be a protective strip of not less than ten feet (10') in width. This protective strip shall contain no structures, shall not be used for parking, off-street loading or storage and shall be landscaped. The landscape treatment shall include a compact screen wall or fence but shall not extend within fifteen feet (15') of the street right of way. The planting or fence design must be approved by the City Council as being in harmony with a residential neighborhood and providing sufficient screening of the commercial area. The hedge or fence shall be no less than six (6) nor more than six and one-half feet (6 W) in height. " 3.0 STAFF RECOMMENDATION 3.1 Based on the amount of material to be excavated from the site and the size of the parcel, the City Code requires City Council approval of an excavation permit. Staff recommends approval of the plans and the excavation permit. 4.0 COUNCIL ACTION SUGGESTED 4.1 The Council should open the scheduled a public hearing for May 22, 2000 and receive comment from affected property owners. 4.2 By motion, approve the plans submitted May 9, 2000 and authorize the issuance of an excavation permit subject to Grass Lake Water Management Organization approval and city engineering conditions. Lake Ridge PF3221 - RCA(052200) - Page 2 of 3