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#2404 Otten Brothers August 14,1998 Page 2 Pertinent Code Requirements This property was created and the existing site plan approved via a Planned Unit Development (PUD) process, which involved a subdivision and rezoning to B-6 (PUD-1) and which was subject to a PUD Agreement defining standards and conditions for how the property may be used. This Agreement (Exhibit I) works in conjunction with the B-6 standards which govern the site. Proposed Greenhouse The greenhouse is essentially a steel frame structure of posts and trusses supporting a polycarbonate sheeting roof system, with side panels and roof vents that can be opened as needed. It is intended to be architecturally complementary to the main nursery building, and the applicant will be able to describe the features which tie the two buildings together architecturally. The greenhouse will be functionally, but not physically, connected to the existing building by a covered walkway. Building Official Lyle Oman has noted that the greenhouse will be required to have a fire sprinkler system. All buildings on the site are on Lot 1, East Willow Woods. Lot 1 is approximately 6.5 acres in area, and the proposed greenhouse structure and relocated canopy v«ll increase structural coverage of Lot 1 (including buildings and canopies, excluding open bins and storage areas) from about 48,000 s.f. (17%) to about 66,000 s.f. (23%). Neither the zoning code nor the PUD Agreement establish a prescribed upper limit on the percent of lot coverage allowed. The entire site is outside the Shoreland District and is not subject to hardcover limitations. Perhaps half or more of the greenhouse site is already hardcovered. The City Engineer has reviewed the site plan with staff and concluded that the amount of additional runoff generated by this addition appears so minimal that there is no need for additional drainage facilities as a result of the addition. A stormwater drainage pond does exist at the northwest comer of the site. The applicant is advised to contact the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to determine whether that agency will have any stormwater rquirements for this site. The location of the proposed greenhouse meets all pertinent height and setback requirements of the B-6 District. The 18’6" peak height is significantly lower than the 32'6" peak height of the main building. The greenhouse will have no impact on traffic circulation for the site. The enclosure of the current space with a greenhouse is not intended by the applicant to change the use of that space, but to provide it with climate control that allows its use to be extended in the spnng and fall. No additional parking is proposed. Staff is unaware of any past parking deficiencies on the site, ar.d uiuwss further review suggests to the contrary, staff does not feel additional parking is necessary. No new signage is proposed in conjunction with the greenhouse addition.