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Planning & Zoning Board February 13, 2002 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES its review is based on the most current submittal, consisting of the following plans: Site Plan dated 2.4.02; received 2.4.02; Gradi ng Plan dated 2.4.02; received 2.4.02; Utility Plan dated 2.4.02; received 2.4.02; Lands cape Plan dated 2.4.02; received 2.4.02; Photometric Lighting Plan dated 2.4.02; recei ved 2.4.02; Exterior Elevation Plan dated 2.6.02; received 2.7.02; and Site Detail Plans (undated); received 1.14.02. Staff noted the 57,690 sq. ft. lot is consistent with the approved Lino Lakes Market Place PDO Site Plan In addition, all applicable building and parking lot setbacks have been satisfied. Staff explained the building materials for the site are specified within the Market Place PDO, under “Design Guidelines” (Section 2.B ), which delineate a number of materials, colors, finishes and accents to be used fo r any building constructed within the Market Place complex in order to achieve a uniform ar chitectural aesthetic. Staff reviewed the building material requirements for single use te nants as noted in Section 2.B.5. Materials to be used on the proposed bank include a brick face and gabled roof. The proposed material colors are consistent with the Market Place PDO specifications. Staff advised that according to the Zoni ng Ordinance, no building within a Shopping Center (SC) Zoning District may exceed 45 feet in height. At 13 feet in height, the proposed bank complies with the Ordinance requirement. Staff noted that in accordance with site a nd building plan submission requirements, a landscape plan has been provided for review. The landscape plan includes both trees and shrubs adequate for screening and aesthetic purposes. The landscape plan meets with CPTED approval and is consistent with the approved Market Place PDO Landscaping Plan. 78% of the site is covered with impe rvious surface. The SC District requires that impervious surface coverage not exceed 75% coverage. Staff next reviewed that the access to the site from Lake Drive (C.S.A.H. 23) is via either Apollo Drive or the secondary entrance at Market Place Drive. A private road connecting Apollo Drive and Market Place Drive borders the eastern side of the site. An entrance/exit driveway is located at the northeas tern corner of the site. The site contains a drive-thru lane, as proposed with the a pproved Market Place PDO. Accessory drive- thru facilities are subject to the following requirements: 1. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or ar ea so as to cause impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot. The Site and Building Plans are consistent with the approved Market Place PDO. 2. At the boundaries of a residential use or distri ct, a strip of not less than ten feet shall be landscaped and screened in complia nce with Section 3, Subd. 4.S. of this Ordinance.