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Silverview Estates Staff Report December 4, 1997 • Page 3 and plan details in order to bring the Development Plan into conformity with the approved Concept Plan and applicable provisions of the Municipal Code. Land uses to be established on site and the general parameters for their orientation and function were approved as part of the General Concept Plan and accompanying rezoning of the subject tract to Planned Unit Development. As such, the Planning Commission and Staff review has included review of landscaping, signing, architectural integrity and consistency, site lighting, on-site circulation and drainage, among others. Prior to the August 20 discussion of this item at the Planning Commission meeting, a number of important issues had not been resolved: Approval of the drainage plan by the Rice Creek Watershed District; Mn/DOT approval of the access points along TH 10; Ramsey County approval of access points along Silver Lake Road; engineering reports concerning soil testing, underground parking, etc. Additionally, the Planning Commission and City Staff identified issues at and prior to the August 20 meeting that needed to be addressed satisfactorily prior to Commission action. Issues: In order to address the outstanding issues, City Staff members met with the applicants on a number of occasions to work through these items, the most important of which included the following: Signing: A uniform sign package has been developed that reflects the architectural detailing that is ID - consistent throughout the PUD site. The sign package includes establishment of a free- standing, monument-style sign for the Holiday Stationstore that is well under the City's permitted height and sign area restrictions. Architecture: The structures on site have been designed in a fashion that integrates a singular architectural theme throughout the PUD. The theme also will tend to enhance and incorporate the design of the new home of Winiecki Insurance, which is not a part of this PUD. The extensive use of brick and a careful attention to building detail, including the use of consistent design elements on signing and canopy supports, lend a sense of congruity to the site. Traffic and Circulation: Mn/DOT has granted approval for the placement of four new access points along the TH 10 frontage, and Ramsey County has approved those shown along Silver Lake Road. The site has excellent internal circulation in those areas where limitations are not imposed on the site by existing conditions, such as the wetland and existing office building. Even though the site has more than the required number of parking stalls, shared parking will be available within the PUD to accommodate overflow from the senior residence during weekend and holiday parking demands. Landscaping: A detailed landscape plan has been prepared that responds to the comments and suggestions of the City Forester and that identifies areas where naturally existing plant communities will be maintained on the site. The landscaping plan will not only enhance the natural plant communities with new plantings but will enhance points of entry and circulation elements within the PUD.