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If the City is accepting of the PUD concept in this project, allowing the "increased" outdoor storage on the existing parcel, we believe that the site improvements should be enhanced, particularly the landscaping. The Landscape Plan shows no landscape improvements on the west boundary. This area will be cut into the hill, according to the site plans, and a series of retaining wall is to be constructed. We would recommend landscaping of this boundary to enhance the aesthetics of the site. The purpose is not to screen necessarily, but rather is to work to improve the appearance and standards which other storage areas in the City can be expected to adhere to. Particularly in this location, the surrounding storage yards are in need of significant enhancements. Redevelopment on those sites should be made to meet the standards which the City enforces in this application. With regard to other I -P District standards, the project is in compliance with parking and setback requirements, as well as the building materials standards. The building will be constructed of tip -up concrete panels and glass. All parking, loading, circulation, and storage areas are to be paved and surrounded by concrete curb, per ordinance standards. The City Fire Chief should comment on the proposed fueling station which is proposed. Trash handling equipment is shown contained in a gated enclosure behind the building. The site is planned to drain to the north, where a storage pond is proposed. The City Engineer should comment on the drainage concept and final plans. A final note would be utility services in the area. Utility service to the Woodlyn Avenue area north of this site has often been considered from this direction. The City Engineer should review the proposal as to potential need for utility easements in the event of future improvements. Conclusion The issue of the rezoning of the existing north parcel from I -P to I -1 is a policy matter for the Planning Commission and City Council. Staff does not believe that the rezoning would necessarily be out of character with surrounding land uses, in that the primary i -P land adjacent to it would be the same user under the PUD. If the City accepts the rezoning concept, we would recommend approval of the D &T Trucking Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage of truck trailers conditioned upon additional landscaping which screens the storage area from the right -of -way. 3 Page 121