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Another factor may affect this issue as well. The first (southern) building is set back from Country Drive approximately 28 feet, short of the normally required forty foot front yard for commercial projects. The second building is a duplicate of the first. However, the site narrows to the north, resulting in a greater setback violation from Country Drive for the second building, even though it aligns with the first building with regard to true north. If the two buildings are reduced in area slightly, the parking deficiency may disappear. The PUD District permits flexibility to the setbacks. The City and the applicant should discuss which option would be preferable in this case: Proof of parking with the City monitoring parking demand, or reduced building size to maximize setbacks to Country Drive. Procedurally, the City is being asked to approve a Preliminary Plat which will include land not currently owned by the applicant. The process anticipates that the City will acquire the Precision Tree parcel, then sell it to the developer as a part of the ongoing project. Since the City's tax increment financing depends on a timely construction process, the Plat and PUD approvals are proceeding prior to the final acquisition of the Precision Tree land. A portion of the parking lot for the first building will be constructed on the Precision Tree parcel. This is expected to come later this construction season in time to allow winter occupancy. The landscape plan for the project proposes a perimeter planting area around the building itself, with lawn area along Country drive, and a planting screen along Condit. Staff has requested that the developer replace the proposed cedar fence with berming and additional landscaping to result in a complete vegetative screen which is more attractive, and less of an ongoing maintenance concern, than a wood fence. The applicant has indicated that they will comply with this request. The packet does not currently include grading and drainage plans. The project developer has indicated that the surveyor has been working on collecting site information and should have these plans available to the City Engineer prior to final plan approval. The building plans show signage visible to Country Drive consisting of wall- mounted lettering. The sign size is approximately sixty square feet, well within the limits established by the Sign Ordinance. If additional signage is proposed, such as entry area directory signage, it should be presented to the City Council to be included with an PUD Permit approval. No signage should be located in a way that makes it visible to the residential areas west of Condit Street. Finally, the site plan shows three trash enclosures located in freestanding areas along the west portion of the parking lot. These enclosures should be constructed of materials similar to that of the principal buildings. According to the City's requirements for commercial buildings, the primary building material should be a masonry product such as brick or stucco. Page 132