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Apollo Landing, page 2 blend. Staff has recommended a condition that the brick be used for the base in lieu of the Dryvit material to further reinforce the visual distinction between the base and the middle of the building. Building Height The architectural design standards limit height to 45 feet, as is the limitation in all GB (General Business) zoning district. The standards also allow the measurement of the height to be done in accordance with the zoning ordinance, which allows parapet walls to extend 4 feet beyond the 45 foot height limitation, as it is shown on the submitted elevations. Landscaping In accordance with the Screening requirements of the zoning ordinance screening is required along the boundary of the residential property adjacent to this commercial use. Either a green belt with 80% opacity, six feet in height must be provided, or alternatively a solid screening fence six feet in height. The plans as submitted provide a six -foot fence augmented with some additional landscaping. However, the fence detail that is shown is not meeting the 80% opacity standard and therefore staff is recommending a condition that the fence detail be revised to meet the standards. The entry drive is proposed to have linden trees spaced approximately 50 feet on center, though the spacing is uneven since the location of curb cuts prohibit exact spacing. A total of 16 pairs of trees are depicted on the plan. The ground cover will consist of sod and mixed prairie grass where appropriate (drainage areas). •The landscaping for the hotel site includes perimeter trees spaced approximately 40 feet on center, with mixed prairie grass and forbs. The internal site includes sod, numerous shrubs, and some decorative trees. Overall the landscaping is appropriate and in keeping with the architectural design guidelines for the site. Parking The original proposal for the hotel included 80 rooms which equates to 96 parking spaces for this lot. The current proposal includes 94 rooms which will require 116 stalls. That exceeds what is provided on this lot, however with the use of 20 shared parking spots on the other sites the parking need can be accommodated. This deviation from the strict enforcement of the parking standards is justified by the shared parking analysis, as well as the condition of approval that was added by the Planning and Zoning Board supporting a further reduction of parking on the site. Since this is the first phase, those shared parking spots will not be available at this time. Staff is recommending a condition that the 20 additional parking spaces be added to the plans to account for the shortage of parking on the hotel site. This additional parking will need to be adjacent or as close as possible to the hotel. Final Plat The final plat depicts one lot for the hotel and a large outlot that will encompass the rest of the development. The final plat is in substantial conformance with the layout that was approved as a part of the development stage plan. The title commitment and association documents have been submitted and are being reviewed by the City Attorney. •