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Mounds View Animal Hospital Dev. Review August 15, 2001 Page 3 Li�c hti�Cn . The build'+ng elevation drawings depict the location of light fixtures on the exterior of #he proposed building. The site plan, however, does not show any other lighting on the site. The City Code does not require lighting in parking areas, but may be beneficial if the proposeci lighting on the structure does not adequatefy provide light for the parking areas. Staff would recommend that if parking lot lighting is utilized, either through the proposed building lights or additional parking lot lights, that it be consistent with the City Code pertaining to lighting and glare (Chapter 1103.49 of the Zoning Code). Draina e � The site currently has a iow-lying area that catches runoff from adjacent properties, mainly from the southern portion of the Silver Lake Commons apartments. Development of the site wilf alter the current flow of water, so it is imperative that a proper drainage system be put in place to handle additional water runoff from the increased impervious surFaces as weEl as existing runoff from adjacent properties. According to #he grading plan, the site wiH continue to provide a water detention pond at the southernmost portion of the property. The parlcing Iot is shown to be constructed with a slight slope to drain stormwater away from the building and into areas of pervious greenspace and the pond on the site. This is a technique encouraged by Rice Creek Watershed District and consistent with its best management practices" philosophy. The ' arkin lot is equipped with a spiliway to'a11ow water to flow to the pond without being P 9 impeded by the curb along the perimeter af the parking area. Water from the Silver Lake Commons wip likely run along the common property line ta areas of pervious greenspace along Highway 10, given the grading of the area immeciiately north of the proposed building. Rice Creek Watershed District does not need to review this development as it fa11s we11 below the minimum acreage threshold. Landscaainq According to the proposed site plan, several mature trees will be removed. The applicants, however, have indicated that they will save alf remaining trees that are not located in the proposed parking areas or building footprint, which would be approximately sixteen {16) mature trees. The applicants wi11 also be adding ten (10} potentialla shrubs around the perimeter of the structure and six (6) Hosta shrubs around the base of the proposed sign located along County Highway 10. The City Forester will review the plantings to ensure compatibility with Mouncls View soils and make recommendations if necessary. All non- landscaped pervious areas shall be sodded. According to Chapter 1121.09, Subd.12 of the Zoning Code, "al1 open, non-residential, off- street �arking areas of five (5) or more spaces shall be screened and landscaped from abutting or surrounding residential districts in compliance with Subdivision 1103.08(6) of this Ti#le." The property line adjacent to the Silver Lake Commons is proposed to contain six {6) parking spaces, which would require compliance with this provision. The City Code allows two {2} options for screening. (1 } a fence, which must comply with the provisions established in Section 1103.a8, or (2) a greenbelt planting strip, which must comply with