Request of Graham Engineering, on behalf of the property owner, for a certificate of design compliance for the construction of a new, approximately 10,700 square foot structure in the Highway Gateway Overlay District. The subject property is described as Lot 3, Block 2, Victory Commercial Park, (Blue Earth County PID R010904300021 and R010909102004).
 

The applicant is Graham Engineering. 

The applicant is requesting a certificate of design compliance for the construction of a new, approximately 10,700 square foot structure in the Highway Gateway Overlay District. 

The subject property is described as Lot 3, Block 2, Victory Commercial Park, (Blue Earth County PID R010904300021 and R010909102004).

The property is currently vacant. 

B-3, Highway Commercial District.

The applicant is requesting a certificate of design compliance for the new construction of a new approximately 10,700 square foot structure located in the Highway Gateway Overlay District. The subject property is described as Lot 3, Block 2, Victory Commercial Park, (Blue Earth County PID R010904300021 and R010909102004).

The applicant is requesting a certificate of design compliance for the construction of an approximately 10,700 square foot structure that is located within the highway gateway overlay district. The proposed use, a vehicle repair shop, is a permitted use within the B-3 zoning district. 

The site plan shows two entrances to the development from the proposed road, Interlachen Drive. The building is situated in the center of the lot. The interior drive lane wraps around the building and goes under a canopy on the western side of the building. As for parking, there is parking surrounding the building on the east and south sides. The applicant is providing 42 parking stalls; the code requires 35. A landscaping plan was submitted showing landscaping around the perimeter of the lot. The trash enclosure is located under the canopy.

The floor plan shows a sales area, showroom, lounge area, restrooms, vending hallway, employee lounge, employee restroom, managers' office, and training room. In the service area, there are service bays and a bullpen. 

The exterior renderings show a mix of different pre-cast concrete panels in the color grizzle gray, integral white, and carriage door. Around the exterior canopy there is refinished standing seam metal roofing panels in dark bronze.