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SITE PLAN REVIEW BOARD
February 16, 1988
PRESENT WERE:
C. Holzman, Fire Chief
G. Artman, Public Works Director
P. Hursh, Engineer
L. Kozlov, City Engineer
J. Koch, Dir. Adm. /Comprehensive Plarming
R. Raeder, Building Inspector
J. Govoruhk, Police Chief
D. LeBlanc, Land Developnent Coordinator
W. Dittmer, OWner Dittmer Aluminum
Dittmer Extension:
Koch questioned if the developer had requested a variance to have a grass and
mulch parking lot. She stated that the Code states that parking lots are to be
gravel or hard surface. Di ttmer stated that he hadn't, he said he was not
aware of this. H:e stated that if that is what it takes then he would put a
gravel parking lot.
Koch also asked if this parking lot will be used to get the trucks off of the
right-of-way. Dittmer stated that yes, this will be used for employee parking.
He also stated that it will also be used for the trailers and equipnent.
Kozlov stated that if there is a change in the make-up of the parking area
there may be a need for a reconfiguration as this will affect the drainage. He
stated that gravel may increase the run-off.
Koch asked if there w::>uld be a traffic pattern. Dittmer stated that there
w::>uld not be any. He stated that the trucks are on the road most of the time.
He stated that he w::>uld like to keep most of the trees, he would like this to
be a virtual park, he stated that he w::>uld like to leave the area as close to
natural as possible.
It was determined that the trucks and equipnent would be parked in the rear of
the building, and the employee parking will be in the front.
Dittmer stated that the whole parking area would be fenced and secure.
There was a question on handi -capp parking. It was determined that this
project is an extension of the existing building and there is handi -caPPed
parking at the existing building.
Koch asked if the developer had a drawing of the new building. Di ttmer stated
that he didn't have one with him. He stated that it will be a metal building
the same as the existing building. Koch stated that the Staff will need to
review the architecture. Di ttmer stated that he would sul::mi t to the Staff the
drawing .
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Koch asked about landscaping. Di ttmer stated that he does not have a
landscaping plan but it w::>uld be similar to the landscaping at the existing
building, he stated that he would give this in writing.
Raeder asked if the tw::> buildings w::>uld be physically tied together. Di ttmer
stated that it w::>uld be a canopy with a walk way/breeze way.
Raeder asked about the utili ties. Di ttmer stated that there is presently a
power pole and planned to work off of it.
LeBlanc asked the Staff if there was any objection on overhead power. There
was not objection to the overhead power and Section 14-63 of the Code is
waived.
Raeder asked if there would be any painting going on in the new building.
Di ttmer stated no, the new building w::>uld be used basically for a warehouse and
fabrication.
Holzman stated it was his understanding there w::>uld be afire hydrant across
the street. Dittmer stated yes.
LeBlanc stated that if acceptable by Staff under these conditions the project
will be accepted: 1. Gravel parking area, the City Engineer will check to see
if this will affect the drainage in any way. 2. Park commercial vehicles in
the rear. 3. Subni t a letter stating the landscaping will be similar to the
landscaping at the existing building and also sul:mi t an elevation. 4. Record
a 10 foot easement giving it to the City. Dittmer agreed.
LeBlanc stated with these condition does the Staff agree? Holzman moved to
accept the project with the preceding conditions. Seconded by Kozlov. Vote:
All aye.