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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 13, 2007 City will be able to look at the landscaping for Phase II at the time it is proposed and make additional requirements, if necessary. Knudsen asked about ponding and drainage. Brendelin reported that the property drains from north to south. He noted that there is an existing pond on the northeast corner of the 10 acre site. That pond will be utilized as well as a new pond added to the southwest corner of the property. Surface water as well as run-off from the roof will be captured in the initial pond, move to the second treatment pond and either infiltrate into the soil or overflow to a third pond in place on the existing campus. Knudsen asked about the issue of water pressure. Brendelin reported that this issue is being addressed with the City. There are a couple of solutions being considered that will provide adequate water pressure for both St. Jude and the existing neighborhood. Duray asked for St. Jude's response to the City Engineer's September 5`" report. Brendelin reported that the design team and contractor will work to address the issues raised. Duray asked about lighting and signage. Brendelin reported that a photometric plan has been submitted for lighting and shows that no lighting will cross the St. Jude property line. Parking lots and pedestrian walks will be lighted for security reasons, and there will be limited lighting on the building. With regard to signage, Brendelin reported that the signage proposed is under the 200 square feet allowed by Code. A monument sign is proposed at the visitor entrance, and directional signage proposed at the employee and delivery entrances. There will be one sign on the building at the main entrance. The Planner agreed that the signage proposed meets ordinance requirements and is less than the maximum allowed. Knudsen asked about the landscaping plan. The Planner indicated that revisions are being worked onto the landscaping plan. Duray felt that the St. Jude project would be a great addition to the City. Knudsen acknowledged that most of the concerns of the surrounding neighborhood have been addressed and dealt with. Screening from the adjacent townhomes appears to be the primary issue. Knudsen recommended approval of the following for the St. Jude Medical project on County Road B-2 given that the project has been found to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, subject to St. Jude Medical entering into a Development Agreement with the City, subject to submittal of a revised Landscape Plan for the site, and subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner and the City Engineer: -4-