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The exterior of the building will be constructed using a stone base, hardy-board siding, synthetic siding and asphalt roofing materials. Landscaping. The applicant is proposing to remove a significant amount of trees in order to develop the property. The applicant is proposing the addition of 32 new trees including 5 Purple Leaf Plum trees, 8 Red Oak trees, 14 white pine trees 2 Autumn Blaze Maple trees and 5 Crabapple trees. These trees are proposed to be dispersed around the site with concentrations at the driveway entrance, east property line and northeast corner of the site. A mix of shrubs will be planted along the parking area perimeter, building entrance and rear patio area. Existing trees proposed to remain will offer buffering of the site along the west property line. A concrete sidewalk will extend around the front and sides of the proposed building. Lighting. The applicant has not submitted plans indicating the location and intensity of outdoor lighting. As a condition of approval, a lighting plan shall be submitted subject to review and approval of City staff. Existing Billboard. There is an existing billboard structure in the northeast corner of the site which currently serves as the principal use of this property. The Ordinance does not allow for more than one principal use per property. The submitted plans do not specify if this billboard will be removed. As a condition of approval, this billboard must be removed prior to construction of the proposed new senior housing building and proof of termination of the billboard lease shall be submitted to the City. Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control. The applicant has submitted preliminary grading, drainage and erosion control plans. These plans are subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. Trash Enclosure. A trash enclosure and mechanical equipment area is proposed to at the rear of the building opposite the patio. Signs. The submitted site plans indicate the addition of one monument sign at the site entrance off of County Road B and a wall sign on the front of the building. Design details were not submitted. Approval of a sign permit shall be obtained prior to the erection of any signage on the site. CONCLUSION The proposed development plan is consistent with the approved concept plan as well as the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. As such, Staff recommends approval of the Comforts of Home Development Stage Plan application subject to the following conditions. 3