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easement. Without said documentation, the site plan shall be revised to remove the garage structure. 2. If documentation allowing the garage structure within the easement area is provided, the applicant shall submit building elevations for review, subject to approval of the City Council. Some evidence appears to exist which supports the requested easement encroachment (in the form of a 1980 encroachment license with NSP). As a condition of PUD amendment approval however, updated (current) documentation should be provided from Xcel Energy which would make an allowance for the proposed building encroachment. Such documentation will be subject to review by the City Attorney. Building Height. The proposed accessory building measures 10 feet in height, well within the maximum 40 foot height requirement imposed in the I -P District. Beyond the City's minimum requirements, it should be understood that the proposed accessory structure may be subject to additional height limitations imposed by Xcel Energy. Setbacks. The location of the proposed accessory structure is consistent with that depicted upon the previously approved development plan. The structure will be setback 40 feet from Desoto Street and 15 feet from the adjacent office building to the north. Building Materials. The east fagade of accessory structure (which faces Desoto Street) is to be finished in stucco to match existing Heritage Park office buildings. In addition, the base of the elevation is to be finished in brick. The north, south and west sides of the building are to be finished in cement board siding. The applicant has indicated that building colors will match the existing office buildings. Lying beneath an overhead transmission line, it is possible that Xcel Energy may impose some additional requirements in regard to building materials, particularly in regard to the use of flammable materials. Trash. As shown on the submitted site plan, a trash storage area is proposed on the south side of the building. According to the applicant, a "trash wall" will be provided to screen trash handling equipment. As a condition of PUD amendment approval, it is suggested that a "wing wall" be extended along the south and east sides of the trash handling area. Such wall should be an extension of the accessory storage building and utilize similar finish materials. Parking Supply. As part of the City's original, 1995 review of the project, it was determined that a total of 117 off- street parking stalls are required of the office park and that 119 stalls are provided. It is staff's understanding from the applicant that the proposed building will not displace any of the originally approved parking area. As a condition of PUD amendment approval, not less than 117 off - street parking stalls must be provided upon the subject site. Future Lot Sale. As separate condominium units, it is conceivable that the garage /storage structures could be sold separately from other parts of the office project. 2 3