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In terms of outdoor storage, the site plan indicates a large trash area. Plans submitted for the enclosure indicate that it will be constructed out of materials consistent with the principal building's appearance and completely screen trash containers and refuse from view. The site plan provides for a surplus of 14 parking stalls above Ordinance requirements, it is assumed that these extra stalls will be for patron vehicle parking. Beyond these designated are, no outdoor storage will be permitted. The submitted site plan conforms with applicable lot area and width requirements of the B-4 Districts. The proposed building is also consistent with required setbacks, except for the distance between the rear of the retail portion of the building and the west edge of Lot 2. This situation does present a unique hardship related to the shallow depth of the existing lot of record on this portion of the site. As such, a variance is appropriate to allow a rear yard setback of approximately 11 feet. Other site plan issues: • The site plan provides 80 off - street parking stalls of require dimensions, a surplus of 14 stalls above Ordinance requirements. Two disability stalls have been provided, but ADA Standards require that four be provided. The site plan indicates that concrete curb is provided; the detail plan sheet should be revised to include a plate for the curb which is required to be six inches tall. • The site plan does not indicate exterior lighting. A lighting plan should be provided that demonstrates the location and intensity of all site lighting, which must be so directed as to not impact the public right -of -way or adjacent property. • A landscape plan has been submitted that provides a mix of trees throughout the site. Patmore ash trees have been provided along Rice Street as boulevard trees as encouraged by the Design Guidelines. This tree line wraps around the north and south edges of the parking lot to the rear building line with Greenspire Linden and Autumn Blaze Maple Trees. A broader mix of trees is continued along the remainder of the south and rear property line. Areas not surfaced with parking or buildings are to be sodded or grassed. Overall, the landscape plan is appropriate. Portions of the parking lot encroach into a wetland buffer setback surrounding the pond on the south part of the property. This issue is subject to review and approval of the Watershed District. Grading, drainage and utility plans have been submitted and are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. The proposed building is a one -story, flat roof structure. The roof has varying heights and is tallest at the south end of the west elevation highlighting the principal auto repair tenant. The materials applied to the facade of the building include utility brick, scored CMU, painted rock -face concrete block and prefinished metal fleshings as cornices. The utility 2 Page 64