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Planning & Zoning Board February 12, 2003 APPROVED MINUTES Page 34 In addition, the Environmental Board has recommended the following in regard to landscaping: 1. Landscaping be provided around the perimeter of the proposed pond. 2. Ground story plantings be identified. 3. Norway Maples and Amur Maples be substituted with on-invasive species. 4. A tree inventory be submitted. 5. Additional Oak trees be planted on th e east side of the retail building. 6. Oak trees be substituted for Laurel Leaf Willow on the east side of the retail building. Trash Enclosure. According to Section 3, Subd. 4.G of the Ordinance, all refuse and recyclable materials must be stored within the principal building or within an accessory structure (within a side or rear yard) that is totally screened from eye level view from neighboring uses and pub lic rights of way. As shown on the submitted site plan, a trash enclosure has been proposed on the east side of the building. The enclosure mimics the materials of the principal building (cement based siding and stone) and is considered acceptable. Signage. While the submitted building elevations illustrate general wall sign locations, a specific sign plan (for both free-standing and walls signs) has yet to be submitted. To maintain area consistency, it is suggested th at the applicant consid er the creation of a comprehensive sign plan which establishes a signage theme for all commercial uses in the development. As a condition of site and building plan a pproval, all site signage must meet the applicable requirements of the City’s Sign Ordinance. Lighting. As required by ordinance, a lighting plan identifying illumination levels on the subject site has been provided. While the proposed illumination levels have been found to be acceptable, some concern exis ts regarding the fixture details. 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. While the proposed fixture selections are considered visually appeali ng, the source of the light (within the fixture) does not appear to be hooded and theref ore may illuminate surrounding properties. As a condition of site and building plan appr oval, the lighting relate d requirements of the ordinance must be satisfied. Development Agreement:Prior to the commencement of any site work, the applicant will be required to enter into a developmen t agreement with the City and post all the necessary securities required by it.