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Snyders Report to the PC April 20, 2005 Page 3 Lighting: The applicants have submitted cut sheets and specs for the proposed site lighting. A photometric analysis has not yet been submitted to confirm that glare and light spillage will not be an issue. The site plan indicates that there would be five typical thirty foot light standards, upon four of which would be mounted a single light source, the fifth light standard would have two light sources. The light fixtures would be square, dark bronze aluminum housings as illustrated by the graphic to the right. On the building would be mounted six standard design wall-paks to provide a consistent level of site illumination. Staff has communicated with the applicant that a photometric analysis will need to be submitted to confirm code compliance prior to Council action on the development review. Landscaping Plan: City Forester Rick Wriskey has received a copy of the landscaping plan and does not have any issues with species, numbers or locations. He suggests that the landscaper “field verify” the site prior to planting to ensure there would be no conflict with overhead wires or underground utilities. As illustrated by the plan, the applicant intends to provide substantial landscaping on the site. The various species will include the flowering Spring Snow Crab, Black Hills Spruce, Little Princess Spirea, Scandia and Sea Green Juniper, and Red-Twigged Dogwood. Refer to the exhibit at the end of the report for photographic documentation of the species to be used on the site. Snow Storage: With so much of the site developed, there is little area remaining for snow storage. The applicant could adjust the landscaping plan somewhat to allow for a “clear zone” at the southernmost corner of the site. It may also be the case that an agreement would need to be reached with the City if snow is anticipated to pile up on City-owned land to the east. Signage: Signage plans have not yet been submitted. Signage allowances for a B-3, Highway Business district include 100 square feet of building mounted exterior signage plus 200 square feet of ground signage. The plans identify the proposed location of a monument sign at the southeast corner of the lot, set back fifteen feet from the property line as required by Code. Permits are required for signage and staff will review and issue only if consistent with the terms as outlined herein. Stormwater Management: The current proposal is to accommodate stormwater by means of a series of catch basins which would direct flow to a stormsewer pond on City land to the east. There appears to be area available for such a use and the City had originally proposed the same manner of treatment had it purchased and redeveloped the site. Rice Creek Watershed District will be asked to review the flow rates to ensure the pond would be sized at a minimum to accommodate the Snyder run-off. There has been some discussion that it may make sense to over-size the pond so as to accommodate run-off from the adjacent public works area (which currently has no stormwater management controls) as well as run off associated with the County Road 10 corridor improvement program. The City Council would ultimately need to determine if this would be the best use of the land which is presently greenspace behind the baseball diamond.