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The Ordinance further states that access to collector roadways shall require review and comment by the affected agency (i.e., Anoka County). As such, the proposed interim access to Lake Drive (CSAH 23) should be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer and Anoka County Highway Department. Building Materials. According to the submitted building elevations, the proposed bank's vertical elements (facades) are to be finished in a mixture of concrete masonry units (CMUs) wood lap siding and glass. Asphalt shingles are proposed upon the bank's roof. The proposed building materials comply with applicable Ordinance performance standards and are considered acceptable. Drive- Through Lane. Presently, GB District provisions list accessory drive - through facilities as conditional uses. To accommodate this particular use, the City should approve one of the following: 1. A conditional use permit to allow the establishment of an accessory drive- through facility within a GB Zoning District. 2. A Zoning Ordinance amendment establishing accessory drive- through facilities as "permitted" rather than "conditional" accessory uses. Such possible amendment is based on the premise that drive through lanes are customary and incidental to financial institutions and that possible adverse impacts can be addressed through the site and building plan review process. This issue should, however, be determined by City officials. In terms of circulation, the proposed drive - through lane appears well conceived. Of some concern, however, is the amount of "stacking" space provided for drive - through patrons. As currently designed, not more than three vehicles may utilize the drive - through facility without encroaching into the nearby parking area drive aisle. In a worse case scenario, peak period use of the drive - through teller could block ingress and egress to the site. As a condition of CUP approval, the drive - through lane should be expanded or redesigned such that the stacking of three vehicles will not encroach into the parking lot drive aisle. Trash. According to the submitted site plan, trash handling activities are to be provided in the northeast area of the site. In accord with Ordinance requirements, trash equipment is to be fully enclosed. Loading. The site plan does not identify a specific off - street loading space. In accordance with Ordinance requirements, the submitted site plan should be revised to designate an off - street loading space. 5