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• • • Summit Fire Protection Page 3 of 5 framed glass windows. The office section will also have pre - finished metal canopies over all entrances. Trash Enclosure: The applicant's plans indicate that all trash and recycling containers will be stored inside the principal structure. Lighting: The applicant's photometric plan is consistent with the lighting standards outlined in the City Code. In addition, the site plan shows shoebox light fixtures both on the building and in the parking area. Staff recommends that a condition of approval require that, prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant submit a detailed light fixture plan demonstrating that all exterior lighting will be shoebox type. Signage: Signage is governed by the City's sign ordinance and separate permits are required for all signs. All signs will be reviewed with the sign permit applications. Landscaping: The applicant's landscape plan presents a varying mix of coniferous and deciduous plants, trees, and shrubs. Most notably, the applicant's plan calls for a native mixture of prairie grasses and wild flowers throughout the site. Typical turf grass will only be used along the front of the building. The prairie mix can grow as high a five feet and will have a very natural appearance. The applicant must submit a maintenance plan for the native prairie grasses. During the February 13 Planning and Zoning Board meeting, the Board had some questions about the need for periodic burning of the native prairie grasses. The Board requested comments regarding this issue from the City's Fire Chief. According to a memo from the Chief dated February 15, 2001, he is very concerned about burning the prairie grass (see attached memo). The Board also directed the Environmental Specialist and the Environmental Board to research whether there are other types of prairie grass that do not require burning. This issue was discussed at the February 28 Environmental Board meeting (see report dated February 28, 2001). Staff recommends that a condition of approval require staff and the applicant to agree on any necessary changes to the landscape plan prior to issuance of a building permit. In general, the other trees and shrubs shown on the landscape plan should provide an effective screening of the front of the building and loading areas. However, the applicant should add screening along the western side of the site to screen the loading areas from the adjacent residential use. In addition, should the applicant decide to construct the future parking stalls along the western side of the site, they will need to add landscaping to screen it from the adjacent residential use.