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Off - Street Loading Changing this building use from a commercial to an educational activity will influence the site's loading and drop -off needs. Therefore, staff recommends that the site provide bus loading and student drop -off areas in accordance with Section 903.060. Landscaping There is a mass of trees in the southwestern corner of the site which prevents drivers leaving the site from seeing east bound traffic on Little Canada Road. Staff recommends that a condition of approval require the applicant to demonstrate adequate site lines at the site's access to allow for safe and efficient traffic circulation. Lighting The site's existing exterior lighting is located on the west side of the building and the southwest and northeast corners of the parking lot. According to Section 903.010, all exterior lighting must be arranged to deflect all light away from adjoining residential zones and public streets. Signage The applicants Planned Unit Development agreement allows one free standing and one building sign. Should the City approve the rezoning, the applicant should propose new signage for the site in conformance with the standards for the new zoning classification. Trash Enclosure Currently, the site dumpster sits out in the open adjacent to the northwest corner of the building. According to Section 903.010 Subdivision 0, the applicant is required to either store all trash containers inside the principal building or construct a trash enclosure which screens the trash containers on all four sides and is made of the same materials as the principal building. SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Given the condition of the site and the information in the City's Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan, staff finds there is evidence to support the rezoning of the subject property from R -B, Residential Business District to P, Public District. Nevertheless, the City Council must determine whether the P, Public District will best accomplish the City's redevelopment goals for this area. Should the City Council approve the rezoning, staff is prepared to recommend approval of the site plan and PUD amendment to allow a change in use for the building located at 433 East Little Canada Road. This recommendation is based on the findings contained in this report and subject to the following conditions: Page 24