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November 22, 2011 Page 3 of 4 Council Business 1. Consideration of a Site Plan approval to allow a 73' x 43' canopy addition on pp PY 1. Consideration of a 1. Council Businession the rear of the existing building at 375 5th Ave NW. Report No. 11-324. Site Plan approval to Resolution No. 11-108. allow a 73' x 43' canopy addition on City Planner Janice Gundlach reported that the applicant is requesting Site Plan approval on behalfofthe the rear of the existing building at 375 5' Ave property owner— Hypro/Pentair Water. The Site Plan request would allow construction of a 73' x 43' NW. RepatNo, 11-324. Resolution No. 11-108. canopy on the rear ofthe existing building at 375 5'h AVE NW. The purpose of the addition is to cover metals recycling containers and prevent water from getting into them and thus not leaking metals -tainted water. The proposed canopy does not impact existing parting stalls or functionality of the surface parking lot and loading dock area Ms. Gundlach stated that the proposed canopy addition is not considered usable building floor area because it isn't enclosed. The canopy meets all setbacks and doesn't require additional parking nor does its footprint impact existing parking stalls or maneuvering, The proposed peak height of 28.5' is well below the allowed height of40'. The color ofthe canopy should ideally match the color ofthe building Because ofinanufacturer specifications, this may not be possible. A dry sprinkler system should be implemented and site drainage patterns must be improved Staffrecommelds the City Council approve the Site Plan, subject to the following conditions: • The 73' x 43' canopy shall be constructed in a manner consistent with the proposed plans attached to the Planning Report • The color of the canopy shall match the exterior color ofthe building if it is possible through the manufacturer. • The remirnnerxlations rioted in the interoffice Public Safety, Public Worics/Engineeiing and Building Official Memos are implemened. Phillips questioned ifthe discharge materials are hazardous. City Planner Gundlach 'Counalmember reported the metals are generally non-toxic, as the applicant is not required by the MPCA to obtain an industrial wastepemit. Councilmember Samuelson questioned the height if the canopy. Planner Gundlach stated the canopy is 28.5 feet at the highest peak Councilmember Bauman stated that she attended the Planning Commission meeting, and reported that the canopy will be beneficial Motion by Councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Burg to adopt the Resolution provided, approving the Site Plan subject to four conditions, the three noted and the addition of the following condition number 4: 4, Tyre appJicantadiisesthe City as to the nahtre ofthe discharge from the dumpstem And a mpdrententtonodfythe city ifthemateriahgoutgin the thtmptstm change 5 Ayes, 0 Nays- Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter - Commission Liaison Retorts. City Manager Lotter reported that he attended a Policy Adoption Conference along with Mayor Jacobsen. Transportation along with Economic Development issues were discussed. Announcements and te u a �_ An update was given regarding the recent Leadership Exchange; noting that there maybe 1 opportunities to form relationships with the Ukraine to assist with various infrastructure issues. City Manager Lotter reported the Meeting for Public Comment will be Tuesday, December 6, with the final budget scheduled to be adopted at the December 13th Council