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COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 2002 • (eight -inch or greater) within the proposed subdivision. Of these trees, 16 are intended to be preserved. This would require 201 trees to be provided as part of the development of the entire site. • As shown on the landscape plan, a variety of trees are proposed on site. Specifically, a mixture of Scotch Pine, Colorado Blue Spruce and Cranberry Viburnum have been proposed along the Interstate corridor, while a row of Little Leaf Linden trees have been proposed along Apollo Drive. Additionally, a row of Dogwoods has been proposed along the site's wetland. Mr. Kirmis advised, according to Section 3, Subd. 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 ways. As shown on the submitted plans, trash enclosures have been proposed on the east and west sides of the building. While the proposed locations technically meet the requirements of the ordinance, some concern exists in regard to the placement of the westerly structure. Of specific concern is the visibility of the enclosure from Apollo Drive. To de-emphasize the enclosure, it is suggested that it be shifted to the south and attached to the northwest side of the principal building, or additional landscaping be included to more adequately screen the enclosure. Mr. Kirmis indicated, while the multi -tenant building sign requirements of the Marketplace PDO design guidelines are specific to buildings north of Apollo Drive, it is believed the requirements should likewise be applied to the subject building in order to maintain area consistency. In this regard, wall signs for the subject building should be in accordance with the following: 1. Building fronts should have a maximum average sign height of 30 inches and a maximum width equal to 80 percent of the lease width. Capital letters should not exceed 36 inches. 2. Building rears should have a maximum average sign height of 24 inches and a maximum width equal to 60 percent of the lease width. Capital letters should not exceed 30 inches. 3. In no case should the total sign area, per business, exceed 100 square feet for building fronts and 75 square feet for building rears. The applicant is proposing one freestanding sign in the southwest corner of the development. Such sign location is considered acceptable but should not exceed 25 feet in height, consistent with other signs in the Marketplace development. Mr. Kirmis advised the applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow an accessory drive-thru facility. The proposed drive-thru lane is located on the east side of the building and is configured to provide ample stacking space and minimize site disruptions. It is estimated that stacking space exists for a minimum of eight vehicles. Mr. Kirmis advised the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the preliminary plat, site and building • plans and conditional use permit for an accessory drive-thru at their August 14, 2002 regular meeting. 14