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use. The addition of three or four trees along the east boundary line would help to define the site and separate it from the industrial user to the east. It is staffs understanding that as a "town- office" project, the ground under each individual office unit will be platted as a separate ownership parcel, with the remainder of the site owned in common by the office occupants. As such, a plat illustrating this arrangement will need to be prepared for recording with the County. One final issue for discussion would be the provision of sidewalk along the project. Because of limited right -of -way along Rice Street, the City may wish to consider requiring sidewalk along the right -of -way line in this area. A public sidewalk could be accommodated in an easement if there is not enough room within the Rice Street right - of -way. Future pedestrian connections between this project and the commercial areas to the south would benefit from this improvement. From an architectural standpoint, the buildings are attractive from both the street and the internal views, and include several changes in the wall and roof lines, consistent with the direction of the City's architectural guidelines. The eave line is treated with a separate ornamental bracket, and the materials include brick at the base, fiber cement (a stucco -like material) and limited metal lap siding, with asphalt shingles. The architects will have a colored drawing available at the meeting. The proposed Town Office PUD is consistent with the City's zoning and Comprehensive Plan direction for the Rice Street corridor, and should be an attractive project at this major intersection. Planning staff recommends approval of the PUD, with the following conditions: 1. Relocation of the trash enclosure to avoid using required parking area. 2. Addition of 3 -4 trees along the east boundary line. 3. Preparation of a plat showing the individual office lots and common area parcels for recording at the County. 4. Consideration of sidewalk along the street frontages, particularly Rice Street, including an easement for sidewalk if necessary. 5. Provision of a utility plan for review by the City Engineer, with appropriate drainage and utility easements shown on the plat. pc: Kathy Glanzer Steve Westerhaus Terry Maurer Greg Schroeder Peter and Daniel Tacheny, 49 South Owasso Blvd., Little Canada, MN 55113 Trossen - Wright Architects, 3242 Rice Street, Little Canada, MN 55126