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Centennial School District - Elementary School Site and Building Plan Review/Conditional Use Permit September 24, 2001 Page 6 Signage: Institutional signage associated with the elementary school is governed by the City's sign ordinance and will be subject to a separate permit. All signs will be reviewed with the sign permit applications. Landscaping: Generally speaking, the submitted landscape plan is well conceived. The plan calls for a mixture of coniferous and deciduous plants, trees, and shrubs throughout the site. More specifically, a row of spruce trees (Black Hills or Colorado) have been proposed along I -35W and canopy trees (Sugar Maple, Red Maple and White Ash) have been proposed along the periphery of the building. Sod has been proposed in along the perimeter of the school while the outlying areas (play fields etc) are to be seeded. The landscape plan specifies planting varieties only in a general sense (i.e. evergreen, canopy and understory trees). As a condition of site and building plan and conditional use permit approval, the variety of each individual planting should be specified. In addition, the Environmental Board has recommended that planting varieties be evaluated in terms of salt tolerance, particularly those plantings proposed along I -35W. Tree Preservation: As a condition of site and building plan and conditional use permit approval, a tree preservation plan should be submitted. Trees considered worthy of preservation by the Environmental Board include some Eastern Red Cedars and a row of Pines. Fencing: While the site plan illustrates an existing fence along I -35W, it does not indicate whether or not any new fencing is to be provided on site. In review of the site plan, it is suggested that fencing be provided in the following areas: • Along the east side of the play fields to prevent stray balls from entering the adjacent wetland. • Along the sides of the play areas (north and west of the school) which border the bus parking lot. Play Fields: As shown on the submitted site plan, two play fields have been proposed east of the elementary school. The southerly play field is also to be utilized as softball field. As mentioned previously, the softball field is not to be illuminated. Loading: Loading activities are to occur on the east side of the building. The area is provided ample area for service vehicle maneuvering and will be screened via evergreen plantings (proposed to the north and south of the drive lane). Wetland: As depicted on the site plan, a wetland exists in the eastern area of the site. The Rice Creek Watershed District has reviewed the plan submission and has recommended to table with authorization for administrative action (TWAFAA) subject to `'" the receipt of information identified in the attached correspondence.