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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 2002 with the maximum 45 -foot height requirement imposed in the GB District. The buildings are proposed to be finished with rock face block and stucco (EIFS) sign banding and accents. Standing seam metal roof at varying heights will be the roofing materials. The proposed mix of materials conform to the standards in Section 3, Subdivision 4.B of the City code. Ms. Sherman indicated the site plan does illustrate exterior trash handling areas. According to Section 3, Subdivision 4.G of the ordinance, all refuse and recyclable materials must be stored within the principal building or within an accessory structure (within a side or rear yard) that is totally screened from eye level view from neighboring uses and public right-of-way. The applicant is aware of the provision and has placed the enclosures upon the site plan. There are now two 10 -foot by 10 - foot enclosures with brick walls and gates. The first enclosure is located behind Building A along the western lot line. The second enclosure belonging to Building B (the bank) is located in the southwest corner of the lot along Birch Street, this is not permitted. The enclosure for Building B may be better suited if placed behind the building along the western lot line a from Birch Street. Both enclosures will be surrounded by landscaping to soften the look . u enclosure. The plan states that waste for Building C will be stored within the building. Ms. Sherman indicated signage on the site is proposed to storefronts. Signage is governed by the City's sign ordi signs will be reviewed with the sign permit applicatio the ordinance in regard to sign type, size and locati Ms. Sherman indicated the proposed landscapi of City code. The proposed Amur Maples ha Landscaping, in the form of deciduous or property line. Ms. Sherman advised a total 136 o this will be a multi -tenant building, calls for 138 stalls includin with a pervious Netlawn turf. requirements while reducing th storm water run-off. Five handi These have been provided. ual letters mounted over the equires a separate permit. All ust satisfy applicable requirements of s been submitted and meets the requirements een replaced with less invasive species. trees, should be extended along the west stalls are required for the proposed use. Because parking ratio has been applied. The applicant's plan eas. Thirty-six spaces are proposed to be constructed of ' e Netlawn allows the applicant to satisfy parking site's impervious surface area and maximizing on-site infiltration of p parking stalls are required, one of which must be van accessible. Ms. Sherman indicated the subject property meets all of the standards for access and traffic circulations. Two access points into the site are proposed. The northern access utilizes the existing Ware Road/Ware Circle intersection. The southern access is located approximately 220 feet north of the Ware Road/Birch Street intersection. The City Engineer has indicated that the proposed development will necessitate the need for a right -turn lane from Ware Road onto Birch Street. Staff has evaluated this requirement in conjunction with the proposed extension of Ware Road to Hodgson Road. A five-foot concrete sidewalk is proposed along Ware Rod, extending from Birch Street to Sioux Lane, to facilitate pedestrian access to the site. Maintenance of the sidewalk shall be the responsibility of the commercial development. A connection to a future trail along Birch Street is also proposed on the plan. 16