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Setbacks. Within B-3 zoning districts, the following setbacks apply: Front Yard: Not less than forty (40) feet Side Yard: None (for uses which abut non-residential property) Rear Yard: Not less than twenty (20) feet The proposed restaurant has been found to meet the preceding B-3 District setback requirements. Off-Street Parking. Parking stall sizes and drive aisle widths have been found to meet minimum requirements as set forth by the zoning ordinance. To be noted is that the illustrated stalls measure 18 feet in depth. While this is less than the minimum 20 feet depth requirement of the ordinance, two feet of stall depth may be subtracted from stalls which are provided vehicle overhang opportunities. Additionally, appropriate parking for the disabled has also been provided. Building Height. The restaurant measures approximately 16 feet in height and conforms with the three story/36 foot height requirement imposed in the B-3 District. Building Materials. The building is to be finished in a combination of rock face block (at the base of the building), brick and stone panels, and EFIS. Building colors (brown and "mustard") are illustrated on the submitted building perspective. According to the Architectural Guidelines, durable finish materials such as brick, stone and terra cotta should be used. Thus, the proposed building is consistent with such guidelines. Landscaping. The submitted landscape plan illustrates a variety of plantings on site, including Autumn Blaze Maple trees along Viking Drive, Gold Flame Spireas at the site's entrance and Stella Lillies around the perimeter of the building. The proposed landscape plan is considered acceptable. Trash. As shown on the site plan, an exterior trash handling area is proposed near the northwest corner of the building. The enclosure is to be constructed of rock face block with a gate. As a condition of permit approval, the color of the enclosure should compliment or match the color of the principal building. Signage. As shown on the site plan, a freestanding sign is proposed in the southeast corner of the site along Viking Drive. No details regarding the height and area of the sign have however, been provided. As a condition of permit approval, the freestanding sign should comply with applicable requirements of the City's sign ordinance. The submitted building elevations illustrate wall signage on the south and west sides of the building. According to the Ordinance, 15 percent of the gross silhouette area of the 2