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t -a C) — c — _ _ i•l O t-1 1 4 = < c '3 F' - 1_. According to the submitted wail section detail (Exhibit F), the proposed publishing facility is to be finished in either 12 inch decorative concrete block or insulated precast panels. Both proposed building finish material alternatives comply with applicable building materia. requirements. Landscaping/Buffering, As shown on the submitted site/landscape plan, a variety of plantings are to be provided along the perimeter of the subject site and adjacent to off-street parking areas. Specific planting types include pine, spruce, spirea, and lilac. All proposed plantings appear well placed and should visually enhance the subject site. According to the Zoning Ordinance, buffering and/or landscaping must be provided where a side or rear lot line of an industrially zoned property abuts a residential or commercial district or public right-of-way. While the subject site does not lie adjacent to residential uses, ample landscaping has been provided along the adjacent right - of - way . Off-Strp . parking.. According to the Zoning Ordinance, light manufacturing facilities must provide one off-street parking space for each employee or one space for each 2,000 square feet, whichever is greater. According to the applicant, the proposed publishing facility is to employ 15 persons. With a parking supply of 16 spaces, off-street parking requirements have satisfactorily been met. As a condition of site plan approval, the applicant should, however, demonstrate an ability to provide adequate off-street parking for Phase II of the development. While all off-street parking stalls have been found to meet minimum 18 foot by 9 foot stall dimensional requirements. The site plan should be revised to illustrate a handicap off-street parking stall as required by State law. toadinq. The subject structure provides three loading berths along its western facade. While ample maneuvering space does appear to exist in regard to the loading berths, some question exists as to how future parking lot expansion (to accommodate phase 2) will affect service vehicle maneuvering. To address this issue further, Phase 2 parking areas should be illustrated on the site plan. Trao:, As a condition of site and building plan approval, the site plan should be modified to illustrate all exterior trash handling areas. According to the Ordinance, all waste, refuse, or garbage must be properly contained in a"closed container designed for such purposes. It is further recommended that all trash handling equipment be screened from view of adjacent properties or public rights-of-way.