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S:\PLANNING\Case Files\2005\CU 05-28 Hassan 101 \CU05-28CC12-19.docHassan 101, LLC / CU 05-28 December 19,2005 Page 2 Overview Background Information The applicant is proposing to convert a vacant former lumber yard into an equipment rental facility. The site is 1.55 acres in size and includes three structures. One structure is a brick office building. The other two structures are cold storage buildings; one is an open lean to shed, the other is a wood frame storage building. There is a large concrete pad that was formally the floor of a storage building. The surface of the interior of the site is a mix of gravel and overgrown weeds. The buildings are constructed to the property lines; along the property lines not defined by the buildings are fences. Along the 4th Street property line is a chain link fence, and along the east property line is a privacy fence. There are currently four driveways into the site, two from 4th Street and two from Railroad Drive. Each of the driveways are gated access. The surrounding land uses include Marties Farm Supply, Elk River Machine, Eagles Club, a small machine shop, a fire station, two residences, a paint store, and outdoor storage. The zoning to the north is light industrial and to the south, east and west is highway commercial. Issues Access As noted above there are four driveways that service this site. Because of congestion problems at the intersection of Railroad Drive and J ackson Avenue, the two driveways from Railroad drive should be closed to customer traffic. The main entrance and exit into the site should be from 4th street. The front entrance to the office is along Railroad Drive. There is some on street parking available along Railroad Drive for customers that are visiting the office. The City Engineer's memo includes comments regarding access. Internal parking and drive aisles should be paved. There is a concrete apron located along 4th Street that should be removed. Aesthetics The applicant will be painting the exterior of the existing buildings to improve their appearance. The existing fences will be repaired or replaced were needed. Most of the equipment and items that are for rent will be located inside one of the two storage buildings. There will be some equipment that will not fit inside the buildings that will be stored outside. Landscaping Since the buildings are constructed to the property lines, there is limited room along the perimeter of the site to plant landscaping. The Landscape Ordinance requires 25 trees for S:\PLANNING\Case Files\2005\CU 05-28 Hassan 101\CU05-28CC12-19.doc