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YMCA, page 6 Lighting She photometric lighting plan submitted with the application is in conformance with the minimum standards of Chapter 3.7 of the guidelines. A condition has been added that specifies the use of parking lot lighting in conformance with what has been required on all of the other sites within the development. Additionally, the lighting fixtures themselves must be submitted for review prior to this item being approved. The building itself will include some architectural and building entry lights mounted directly to the building. These fixtures will be used to highlight the building massing and will enhance the pedestrian environment. Additionally, as was discussed in the landscape section of the report, lighting fixtures are indicated within the `connecting walkway' area that is planned to connect the YMCA to the future building along the Town Center Drive street frontage; however, the design of these fixtures needs to be confirmed. Engineering The city's consulting engineer on the Legacy project is Short Elliot Hendrickson (S.E.H.), and a memorandum including all of their comments is attached to the report. Any outstanding issues will be addressed through the site performance agreement and building permit process prior to construction. Final Plat Typical Planned Unit Development - Final Plan applications include a final plat for the site; however, since this property is currently owned by the City of Lino Lakes and not the master developer or the final occupant, the lot *as platted as part of the Village No. 3 plat that was previously approved by the City Council. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD The Environmental Board reviewed this application at the October 26th regular meeting. Their comments are attached and are addressed in the landscaping portion of this report. OPTIONS 1. Table the Final Plan for the YMCA 2. Recommend approval of the Final Plan for the YMCA. 3. Recommend denial of the Final Plan for the YMCA. RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending that this application be tabled until the following issues can be completely addressed through the submittal of revised plans: 1. The concrete panels must be corduroyed and be colored darker than the rest of the structure to minimize the visual impact. 2. A brick veneer base must be added to the concrete panels at a height roughly equivalent to a single story. 3. An architectural element must be added to the concrete panels to define the `top' of the structure.