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• • Planning & Zoning Board July 10, 2002 Russian Baptist Church Site Plan Review & CUP report there is nothing in the building code which specifies a minimum height for fixtures. In responding to inquires about shutting off lights, police officials recommend that lights should be on "from dusk to dawn," according to CPTED guidelines. Such guidelines are advisory and not compulsory, however; police officials recommend that, at a minimum, several poles stay lit and that the front of the building and all entrances /exits be lit. Landscaping The proposed church would exist as a conditional use within a Rural zone. City Ordinance directs that such conditional uses provide "adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping...in compliance with Sec. 3.subd.4.S." City Ordinance specifically directs buffering/screening in the form of "either a fence or green belt planting strip." Neighboring residents had expressed concern with the idea of using a fence as a buffer. Rather, residents requested a landscaped buffer be used, with possible use of berming. Such suggestions appear to be attractive to both church and City, and the landscape plan is being revised to incorporate such changes. Additionally, the current landscape plan shows some trees within ponding and drain field areas and the Environmental Board has recommended such trees be moved to appropriate areas. The Board also recommends consideration of alternate tree species choices, which are described in the attached memo from Environmental Specialist Marty Asleson. In addition, the Board has recommended that a tree inventory and tree preservation plan be submitted for the site. Trash Enclosure /Screening Plans show a 13' X 10' trash enclosure located at the northern end of the parking area. The enclosure is 6' -8" high and constructed of concrete block painted to match the principle building color. Signage No signage plans have yet been submitted. The Lino Lakes Sign Ordinance limits institutional signage in the Rural zone in the following ways: maximum of 32- square feet of signage area; a maximum of 8 feet high; no closer than 10 feet to any property line. Parks & Trail There will be no park dedication fee required. There are no trails planned for the north side of Ash Street.