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Benkler Carwash Page 6 of 9 Lighting. As required by ordinance, a lighting plan identifying illumination levels on the subject site has been provided. The proposed illumination levels and fixture details have been found to be acceptable. According to the plan, freestanding shoebox style fixtures have been proposed within parking areas while wall mounted fixtures have been proposed on the north, south and east sides of the building. According to the Ordinance, the source of lights should be hooded and controlled so as not to illuminate adjacent properties or public rights -of -way. More specifically, low- impact, downward - focused, low spill, low intensity fixtures should be used. Utilities. A utility plan has been submitted for review by the City Engineer. As a condition of site and building plan approval, the utility related modifications and comments as set forth in the City Engineer's memo should to be incorporated into the plans. Grading and Drainage. A grading and drainage plan has been submitted for review by the City Engineer. One noteworthy concern related to drainage involves the handling of wastewater from the self - serve carwash. Of particular concern at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting was the potential "dragging" of water toward the site's egress point (on Lake Drive) in the winter months and the potential for the creation of an ice slick. To address such concern, the applicant has proposed a 20 foot heated apron at the self - service carwash exit. As a condition of site and building plan approval, the grading and drainage related modifications and comments as set forth in the TKDA letter dated 11/5/02 should to be incorporated into the plans. As an additional condition of approval, the applicant should secure a utility easement from the school district to allow the proposed sewer pipe to overlay school district property. Such easement should be secured prior to building permit issuance. CEPTED Review. The primary issues of the CEPTED review regard traffic flow through the development. The development has been redesigned to address these issues. Environmental Issues. The Environmental Board reviewed the request at their October 30, 2002 meeting and recommended approval. Their comments are attached to this report. Rice Creek Watershed District Review. The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) has determined that the proposed development will not require a Watershed District Permit as the impervious surface coverage on the property does not exceed one acre.