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Raske Building Systems page 3 As shown above, the proposed lots (Parcels F and G) and office /warehouse building have been found to meet all of these standards. Building: The applicant is proposing to construct a 25,568 square foot office /warehouse building on the eastern one half of proposed Parcel F. Such building placement will allow for a shared access with a future building upon adjacent Parcel G to the west. Based on the building size and placement upon the lot, future building expansion is not anticipated. The office /warehouse building measures 34 feet in height and conforms with the maximum 45- foot height requirement imposed in the L -I District. The building is to be finished in pre -cast concrete wall panels (with a vertical raked finish) which conform to the standards in Section 3, Subdivision 4.B of the City Code. Wall panels are to be accented with a horizontal band consisting of a raked and smooth concrete. Such decorative band serves to add visual interest to the building. To enhance the building' entrance, the applicant has proposed a recessed entry with a canopy and adjacent landscaping. This is in response to recommendations by the Planning and Zoning Board to enhance the building entrance shown on the original plans. Trash Enclosure: As shown on the site plan, a trash handling area is proposed on the west side of the building. According to Section 3, Subd. 4.G of the Ordinance, all refuse stored outdoors must be totally screened from eye level view from neighboring uses and public rights of way. According to the applicant, the north and south walls of the trash enclosure are to match the materials of the principal structure. We have no elevation of the enclosure, but a condition of site and building plan approval will be that the trash is completely enclosed and the screening walls of the enclosure must match the building materials and be at least six feet in height. Signage: Neither the site plan nor building elevations illustrate any signage. Signage is governed by the City's sign ordinance and require a separate permit. All signs will be reviewed with the sign permit applications and must satisfy applicable requirements of the Ordinance in regard to sign type size and location. Landscaping: As shown on the landscape plan, a variety of trees are proposed on site. Specifically, a mixture of Ash, Maple, Crab and Cherry trees have been proposed. Parking: The standards for calculating the off - street parking requirements for office and warehouse uses are outlined in Section 3, Subdivision 5 of the City Code. For the purposes of calculating parking spaces, the ordinance requirement is to use 90% of the gross building area. Use Gross Area 90% of Gross Ratio 1 Required