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SUP & Site Plan Review: City of New Brighton Planning Commission Report; 9-17-19 Page 4 (cont.)  The ideal placement of the salt shed leaves its opening either facing south or east to limit weather impacts. The proposed location will allow future parking to be constructed for Dominium (Midtown Village) if the need arises.  The on-site fueling station currently adjacent to the salt shed will also be relocated to the north of the public works offices/garage building (located due south of the existing salt shed building). Building Materials:  Building materials for the replacement salt shed will be consistent with the materials used on the existing shed. If this property were envisioned to be used as the Public Works headquarters for the next half-century, it may be prudent to require that new construction utilize more expensive (but aesthetically more pleasing) materials with this replacement. However, because the land is envisioned to be redeveloped by the recently approved comprehensive plan, it is reasonable to conclude the days for all buildings on this site are numbered. Furthermore, the proposed new salt shed location is not readily visible from any surrounding residential areas, so an economical approach is warranted. Building Height:  The proposed building will conform to the 40-foot height maximum in the I-2 zoning district. Landscaping:  Because the replacement salt shed will be essentially the same size as the existing salt shed, there will be no expansion in excess of 15% of the existing floor area, and therefore no additional landscaping is triggered. Lighting:  Lighting on all sites and buildings shall be directed downward and installed so as to prevent direct light from being detectable at the lot line of the site on which the light source is located. Lighting is also not to shine directly into the public right- of-way.  Any plans to add lighting in or around the new salt shed location will need to adhere to minimum code requirements. Lot Access:  No access point changes will occur as a result of the salt shed relocation; however, the relocation will eventually allow for an access point on to the new extension of 8th Avenue being constructed as part of the Midtown Village development.