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• • • Planning & Zoning Board October 8, 1997 Page 3 Screening/Landscaping. In response to concerns over site landscaping and buffering, the applicant has submitted a planting plan which details screening efforts to be provided along the site's northern and western boundaries. According to the draft Ordinance amendment, outdoor storage areas must be set back at least 75 feet from residentially -zoned property with a minimum 20 -foot buffer yard being provided. According to the submitted site and planting plans, the outdoor storage area is to be set back 150 feet from the neighboring residential property to the north with a 40- foot -wide buffer yard being provided. The planting plan calls for a wide variety of tree plantings including pine, ash, dogwood and oak intended to provide a year -round screen. Additionally, a five- foot -high berm is to be provided along the northern property line. The proposed landscape plan has been found to comply with applicable Ordinance requirements and should successfully screen the outdoor storage area from adjacent residential uses. Noise. In response to noise - related concerns voiced at the Planning & Zoning Board meeting, the applicant has proposed the following: 1. Concrete product (precast wall panels) will be stored parallel to the northerly buffer yard to act as a sound barrier. 2. The outdoor storage yard will be arranged such that truck backing maneuvers toward residential properties will be minimized. 3. Strobe lights will replace truck back -up beepers during the night time hours (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.). The preceding sound mitigation measures are considered responsible and should reduce possible adverse impacts. Truck Traffic. In response to truck traffic concerns associated with the use, the applicant has submitted a traffic flow diagram. As shown on the diagram, trucks are proposed to enter the site from the south (via Lilac Street), and exit to the west via 4th Avenue and travel southward. Recognizing that land directly west of the subject site is residentially zoned, consideration should be given to accommodating southbound truck traffic internally (on site). This issue should be subject to further comment by the City Engineer. Additionally, the City should consider the prohibition of on- street truck parking along Lilac Street.