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• • Planning & Zoning Board June 13, 2001 Page 6 The site plan included a trash and recycling area at the northwest corner of the property. The trash enclosure was 6 feet in height and constructed out of hardy planks, which would complement the principal building design. With respect to the landscape plan, staff explained it proposed a mixture of trees, shrubs and bushes on the front and sides of the building. The materials included within the landscaping plan were consistent with the types and sizes required for commercial uses. No landscaping had been provided for the portion of the property designated for future development. This area should be seeded to control erosion. The utility plan indicated a sprinkler system was to be provided that would serve the front portion of the lot. The system should be expanded to serve more of the property or additional measures made available for watering plantings. The landscape plan was subject to further review for compliance with CPTED standards. Staff explained the site had one access to Apollo Drive, which overlayed the west lot line providing for a shared driveway with the abutting property. Access to Apollo Drive was subject to approval of the City and Anoka County under a Joint Power Agreement. Staff stated in addition to the shared access, the site plan provided a 12 -foot drive aisle abutting the property line on the west side of the building, which accessed the trash enclosure and interior storage area As noted above, this drive aisle was within an easement overlaying the west property line to provide for shared access and was intended to be temporary. The applicant was therefore requesting that this section of driveway be allowed asphalt curb. The parameters for the temporary allowance of the asphalt curb should be specified as part of the site plan approval. Staff indicated circulation around the site was adequate with a 26 -foot wide driveway leading to 12 -foot access aisles (24 foot two -way) for the parking areas and rear trash/storage area Backing out of the north stalls in the parking area might be difficult because the backup lane was shallow. If possible, the parking stalls should be shifted south to increase the depth of the backup lane to improve access. Staff explained the total requirement was 26 parking spaces based on the gross floor area of the building. If the calculation excluded the storage area, 22 spaces were required. The plan showed 23 spaces, of which three would need to be removed to provide an extension of the driveway to allow development of the east side of the property. With the potential full use of the property in mind, accommodation should be made for 26 parking stalls on the site plan outside of the area necessary to extend the driveway. The site plan should also be revised to provide sufficient surface width such that the disability accessible stalls are van accessible. Staff stated the signage was governed by the City's sign ordinance and permits were required for all signs. The site plan indicated the location of a monument type business sign measured 40 square feet. The sign was located to the south of the parking area approximately one foot from the lot line. Freestanding signs were required to be at least five feet from the lot line, so the site plan must be revised. • With respect to lighting, staff indicated the site plan did not identify exterior light fixtures. Any light fixtures to be installed must be shown on the site plan and accompanied by a photometric plan.