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Maple Knolls PUD 4/22/92 Page 3 • a buffer and focus area between different uses. In addition, the lower part of this area could be developed as an attractive, passive garden that could benefit both uses. The remaining interior spaces appear to be adequately landscaped, except at the end of the drives. Additional shrubs should be planted in these areas. Plant materials and sizes are adequate. 5) An entry monument sign is proposed, but we have not seen plans for it yet. 6) Site drainage will be handled by an interior ponding area shared with the existing office buildings and by the ponding area at the north end of the site abutting the single-family neighborhood. There does not appear to be a capacity problem for the runoff, so the design of this interior area is more for aesthetics than engineering reasons. The City's engineer should review the plans. Interlocking block retaining walls are suggested in this area, but Rottlund indicates the design may change. 7) Emergency access will be provided to the north end of the private road by an access drive from the office building parking lot immediately to the east. The plans show this access as sod over a gravel base, which would be plowed in the winter. The Fire Marshal needs to review this for compliance with appropriate regulations. CONCLUSION: We believe the project will be a good one and, with modifications to the building placement, roads, and landscaping as noted. The preliminary development plan needs further work as noted in the engineer's report. We recommend that all of these items be further addressed by the developer before the plan is sent to the City Council. Items of Concern: 1. Building placement 2. Road design and fire and safety access 3. Drainage and utilities and soils 4. Complete homeowner documents 5. Amend zoning and comprehensive plan 6. Abstract and survey Continue public hearing to resolve the above issues.