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oward R, Green Company <br /> <br />February 5, 2001 <br />File: 813560J-0240 <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 />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 tl~e berm. <br /> <br />o <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 />o <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\813560JtLtr 02-05-01 McPher$on.doc <br /> <br />~'~ ~,,~rn,, ~r~' r~riv¢, · ~i' I~1 MN ~1¢~R · 6.~1/6~-4-438g fax 651/644-9446 toll free 888/368-4389 <br /> <br /> <br />