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Apollo Landing, page 5 *ash / Mechanical Equipment The site plans submitted with this application do not clearly depict a location for trash enclosures. However, in meetings held between city staff and the developer, the developer agreed to include specific language within the architectural design standards that would address this issue. Trash enclosures will be required to be built into the buildings with roll up (garage) doors for access. This will eliminate the need for the accessory trash enclosures that detract from the aesthetics of the entire site. Mechanical equipment will need to be completely screened from the view of the right of way and the neighboring properties. The six foot high fence proposed around the majority of the property should do this rather effectively, with the exception of the view from Apollo Drive. All mechanical equipment and utility boxes located on the ground should be placed to be visible only from within the center, or should be effectively screened by either screen walls or appropriate landscaping materials. All roof mounted mechanical equipment should be architecturally screened by the roof structure or parapet walls as required by the zoning code. Utilities Water and Sanitary sewer service are available within the Apollo Drive right -of -way. Revisions to the Preliminary Plat drawing depict the correct location of the tie in to the municipal sewer system, thus any questions regarding easements on the neighboring property have been eliminated. question still exists as to the size of service that will be required to serve the entire site, however the City Engineer feels comfortable proceeding with the application and determining that prior to construction as it has little impact on anything except the cost of the development. Stormwater management The City Engineer has reviewed the submitted grading and drainage plan, and his memorandum is attached to this report. Evidence has been submitted to show that the existing wells for the residential properties to the north are well outside of the required setbacks from drainage ponds. The plan is subject to review and approval from the Rice Creek Watershed District. The city has received a copy of the Conditional Approval Pending Receipt of Changes from the Watershed District. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD The Environmental Board reviewed this application at the February 23, 2005 regular meeting. There recommendations were numerous and are attached to this report.