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Planning & Zoning Board May 8, 2002 Page 12 APPROVED MINUTES • Within the off-street parking island west of the building (to visually break up an expanse of parking area) 7.A revised landscaping plan shall be submitted prior to consideration by the City Council, which incorporates the following: • The additional plantings listed in condition #6 above. • Oak species (a mixture of Burr, Red, and Swamp White) rather than evergreens along the freeway. • The relocation of existing cedars on the site in a screening location. • The use of native materials in drainage and swale areas. • Ground cover which utilizes City schedules. 8.A contract is submitted to ensure that native landscape materials are installed by a company specializing in native landscape construction. 9.Outdoor storage (which includes the overnight parking of company vehicles) shall not be allowed. 10.Downward directed, no spill lighting as submitted shall be used on site. 11.Revisions stated in the City E ngineer’s memo dated 5/2/02 shall be addressed to the City Engi neer’s satisfaction prior to the application being considered by the City Council. 12.A Watershed District Permit is to be received prior to City building permit issuance. 13.Prior to the commencement of any s ite work, the applicant enter into a development agreement with the City and post all necessary securities required by it. Mr. Corson asked about the swell and the drai nage to Apollo Drive. Mr. Studenski replied they were still looki ng at this, but there was no incr ease of runoff on this site. Chair Schaps invited appl icant to make comment. Chair Schaps asked if there was going to be any chemicals in the plant. Andy Larson, Raske Building Systems, replied it would be storing cleaning supplies used in schools, hospitals, etc. He indicated there would be no manufacturing of chemicals. He stated all of it would be contained inside the building, but a dumpster for normal trash would be outside. He stated the remainder of the building would be office space. Chair Schaps asked if they could make th e building more aesthetically pleasing. Mr. Larson replied gray was the color theme for the company, but they may put on some type