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Legacy Hotel, page 2 The exterior treatment of the building is shown as having a combination of a field stone pattern with steel lap *ding. While the stone or stone -like material is acceptable, steel lap siding would not even be allowed by the zoning ordinance in any regular business district. Nor is it reflective of the character of the urban fabric desired for the Lino Lakes Town Center. Materials that are visibly simulated or prefabricated are prohibited. Wood, masonry, and stone are considered appropriate building materials. The structural character of the facade does not clearly demonstrate the three recognizable material elements of a base, middle, and top. Because this particular building has so many windows, attention and detail to the quality of the windows is important. The design standards require a reveal of at least 2 inches from the exterior trim to create shadow for visual interest rather than windows and trim flush with the building. Sometimes this shadow can be created with solid window trim. Landscaping The landscape plan reflects a more naturalized and informal planting scheme which is to be encouraged, but along the streetscape it needs be more in keeping with the city's landscaping as well as the general urban theme. Additional overstory trees are needed on the site. Crimson King and Colorado blue spruce should be eliminated in favor of Red Oak, Hackberry, or Red Pine. Likewise, Red Maple and Eastern Red Cedar should be eliminated. Bush Honeysuckle should replace the Green Velvet shrubs. Berberis thinbergi should be replaced since it is not considered hardy and is a trash collector. Neon Flash is considered an acceptable substitute. In iiieneral the landscape plan needs further revision and review by staff prior to it being considered adequate for is site. As always, irrigation will be required for all sodded areas and for all plant materials on site. Lighting The photometric lighting plan meets the guidelines of the Town Center Design and Development guide, but it does not account for the wall mounted luminaries. The mounting height of the lighting is also not indicated. All pole mounted lights within the parking lot are limited to a maximum height of 20 feet, and all other pole mounted lights used for walkway or other lighting are limited to a maximum height of 14 feet. It is also recommended that the Domus luminaire located near the south entrance drive be moved further west to better illuminate the drive. A revised lighting plan indicating conformance with these recommendations must be submitted. Parking The parking requirements for this building alone are 83 parking spaces. The parking provided (87 stalls) exceeds the requirement. This site is a part of what was identified as Block 2b of the Land Use Plan for Legacy at Wood's Edge. As was mentioned earlier, the layout of this block has changed slightly. Since this lot will involve a single -user and all of the necessary parking for the building can be accommodated on site, the parking for this use is clearly •