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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 1997 question exists as to whether the intent of this requirement has been satisfied along the site's Village Drive frontage. Specific questions exist as to whether the bank's wrought iron fence (with brick piers) fulfills the intent of the guidelines. This issue should be subject to further comment by the Town Center Architectural Review Committee. According to the Zoning Ordinance, banks and financial institutions must provide four off-street parking spaces for each 1,000 square feet of floor area. A total of 12 spaces are required for the proposed bank. With an off-street parking supply of 28 stalls, applicable off-street parking standards have been met. Appropriately, off-street parking stalls designated for handicapped use have been provided. The site is to be accessed via a shared driveway from Village Drive. The proposed site circulation appears well conceived and provides ample stacking space for drive-through customers. Screening has been adequately planned for trash handling activities, which will be located in the northwest area of the site. As a condition of approval, lighting must be approved by the City's CPTED officer, and grading and drainage must be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. Staff recommended approval of the Lino Lakes Bank site and building plans subject to the following conditions: 1. The City approves variances from the minimum 30 -foot yard setback applied to principal buildings in LB zoning districts, as well as the minimum 15 -foot parking lot setback. 2. The submitted landscape plan is subject to review and approval by the Town Center Architectural Review Committee, City Forester, and CPTED Officer. 3. Site and building plans are subject to review and approval by the Town Center Architectural Review Committee, including a determination that the minimum 50 percent facade guideline has been satisfied. 4. Consideration is given to providing a vehicular bypass opportunity for drive-through bank teller users. Such provision may be accommodated via a designated "ATM" lane or involve the reservation of an unattended teller as a bypass lane. 5. The site plan is revised to illustrate a designated off-street loading space. 6. Exterior lighting is arranged to reflect light away from adjoining properties. Pursuant to the Town Center Design Guidelines, light fixtures should give due attention to both function and aesthetics. 7. A detailed sign plan is submitted subject to City approval. 8. A grading and drainage plan is submitted subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. Council Member Bergeson asked about the building levels represented in the drawings provided to Council. Mr. Milbauer explained that the proposed building has a full-size basement, and that the elevators and stairways lead from the ground floor to the basement.