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oward Fi, <br /> <br />Green Company <br /> <br />February 5, 2001 <br />File: 813560J.0240 <br /> <br />o <br /> <br />Ms. Michele McPherson <br />Director of Planning <br />City of Elk River <br />13065 Orono Parkway <br />P.O. Box 490 <br />Elk River, MN 55330-0490 <br /> <br />RE: <br /> <br />PRECISION TUNE AUTO CARE <br />SITE PLAN REVIEW <br /> <br />Dear Ms. McPherson: <br /> <br />As requested, we have reviewed the site plan for the proposed Precision Tune Auto <br />Care. The site plan was prepared by Finn Daniels Architects and was dated January 29, <br />2000, Although it was received January 30, 2001. This proposed site is located between <br />.the Perkins Restaurant and the Country Inn and Suites Motel. Based upon our review, <br />we would offer the following comments: <br /> <br />1. As discussed at the staff review meeting, it is questionable, depending on the type <br /> of commercial business that occupies the 8,460 square feet of lease space, <br /> whether or not this site has sufficient parking. If this square footage is occupied by <br /> a larger traffic producer, there could be a shortage of parking. <br /> <br /> There is one proposed trash enclosure that is set into the berm along Dodge <br /> Street. We question whether one trash enclosure located approximately 200 feet <br /> from the end business in the proposed building is sufficient, and whether or not the <br /> trash enclosure Should be allowed to be constructed into the berm. <br /> <br /> The proposed site identification sign is shown in the drainage and utility easement, <br /> This easement contains a trunk watermain. In fact, the utility plan shows that there <br /> is an existing hydrant in this same general area. The site sign should not be <br /> allowed to be constructed in this drainage and utility easement. <br /> <br /> The grading plan shows minor grading of the existing berm along Dodge Street <br /> which will slightly lower a portion of the berm. It is unclear why this is being <br /> proposed - perhaps for better sight lines of the building. It does not appear that the <br /> grading of the berm has anything to do with better sight lines for the motodng <br /> public. We would suggest that this grading of the berm not be allowed. ' <br /> <br />O:~ROJ~81356OJ~tr 02-05-01 McPherson.doc <br /> <br />1326 Energy Park Drive · St. Paul, MN 55108 - 651/644-4389 fax 651/644-9446 toll free 888/368-4389 <br /> <br /> <br />