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ror '� • <br /> v,-,,,- Howarc R. Green Co-many <br /> CONSULTING ENGINEERS <br /> December 15, 1999 <br /> File: 808950J-0240 <br /> Mr. Scott Harlicker <br /> City of Elk River <br /> 3065 Orono Parkway <br /> Elk River, MN 55330 <br /> RE: HOME DEPOT <br /> Dear Mr. Harlicker: <br /> As requested we have reviewed the submittal package for the proposed Home Depot store to <br /> ue located in the Elk River Crossing Addition. The submittal package consisted of the existing <br /> conditions, preliminary plat, preliminary site plan, preliminary grading plan, and preliminary utility <br /> plan. All of these were prepared by John Oliver and Associates and dated November 29, 1999. <br /> In addition there was a site lighting plan, landscape plan, building elevations and main floor plan III <br /> submitted which were prepared by Greenberg Farrow Architectural, Engineering and Planning. <br /> Based upon our review we would offer the following comments. <br /> 1. The preliminary plat shows more drainage and utility easements than we believe are <br /> necessary. It appears that the preliminary plat shows a proposed easement over the storm <br /> sewer draining the parking area. The City will consider this storm sewer system to be <br /> private until the water is deposited into the pond at the rear of the Home Depot building. <br /> Therefore, this storm sewer system does not need an easement covering it. <br /> 2. At the staff review meeting, Steve Wensman suggested that the islands closest to front of <br /> the store be slightly larger to accommodate landscaping elements. <br /> 3. Sidewalk should be continued to the south end of the site across the area near the <br /> driveway. The Elk River Crossing plat should include a pedestrian crossing of 179th Avenue <br /> at this point and a small segment of sidewalk on the south side of the street to connect to <br /> the sidewalk leading to the Vandenberg Industrial Site. <br /> 4. Around the perimeter of the parking area a 42-foot dimension is shown. This would equate <br /> to an 18-foot parking stall and a 24-foot drive isle. However, the dimensions are to the back <br /> of curb. The 42-foot requirement should be measured from the face of curb. It also appears <br /> that in the northwest corner of the parking area there is a slight skew, which restricts the <br /> drive isle to less than 24-feet. <br /> • <br /> 1326 Energy Park Drive • St. Paul, MN 55108 • 651/644-4389 fax 651/644-9446 toll free 888/368-4389 <br />