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Dimensional Requirements. All proposed off-street parking stalls have been found to meet minimum stall (9' x 18') and drive aisle width requirements (26 feet) Landscaping. In accordance with CUP/site plan submission requirements, a landscape plan has been submitted for review. As noted on Exhibit F, a garden court element is to be provided directly south of the proposed sanctuary. Such site feature is considered extremely positive by 1) breaking up a large expanse of off-street parking, 2) reinforcing the assembly area access, and 3) providing a visually interesting natural element to the site design. Specific tree plantings to be located on the site include Honey Locust and River Birch. Recognizing that the church's parking supply greatly exceeds that required by ordinance, consideration should be given to the conversion of the Elm Street abutting parking stalls to green space. Trash. The site plan does not illustrate any specific trash handling areas. According to Section 4, Subd. 25 of the Zoning Ordinance, all waste, refuse or garbage must be kept in an enclosed building or closed container designed for such purposes. Specific trash handling areas should be identified on the site plan. Lighting. The site plan should be modified to illustrate exterior lighting locations. All lighting should be hooded and directed so as not to infringe on neighboring residential uses and public rights-of-way. Signage. While the submitted site plan does specify parking lot signage details, it has not been indicated whether any new church identification signage is to be erected. If any new signage is to be erected, a sign plan should be submitted which specifies the location, type and size of all proposed signs upon the property. According to the ordinance, the following requirements apply to institutional identification signs within R-1 zoning districts. Height (maximum) Area (maximum) Setback (minimum) 6 feet 24 square feet 10 feet from .property line Grading and Drainage. As noted on the submitted grading plan, a large ( ± 0.5 acre) ponding area is to be provided in the northwest corner of the subject property to manage storm water runoff. Specific grading and drainage issues should be subject to comment and recommendation by the City Engineer. As part of such review specific recommendation should be made as to the need for various drainage easements. 7