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August 20, 2019 Page 11 The proposed building materials are consistent with Ordinance requirements and the color scheme is considered well-conceived. While graphic depictions of the apartment buildings have been provided, minimal information regarding the appearance of the clubhouse and pool building have been provided. As a condition of Final PUD approval, details regarding the design of the clubhouse and pool building should be submitted for City review. Landscaping. Appropriately, a preliminary landscape plan has been submitted for review. The plan illustrates generalized tree and planting bed locations. While the tree and plant locations appear acceptable, the landscape plan should be expanded to specify plant varieties and sizes. This issue should be addressed as part of the City’s consideration of the Final PUD. As part of the refinement of the landscape plan, it is suggested that consideration be given to accentuating the primary entrance to the site with an intensified landscaping effort. Consideration could be given to providing a landscape median or other enhancement near the eastern entrance to the site, between the garage entrance driveways and the sidewalk crossing to the east. The purpose of this recommendation would be to create a more prominent sense of entry to the project. While the main entry/access area inside the interior courtyard appears to be an attractive space, the view of the project from Silver Lake Road is understated – little attention is evident to the “front door” of the project site. Planning staff believes that an enhanced entry drive would benefit the project with the objective of making a more substantial presentation to the public side of the development. Sidewalks, Parks, and Open Space. The submitted site plan illustrates concrete sidewalks along the south, east and west sides of the site. Sidewalks are also illustrated within the interior court area. Connections to the surrounding area are consistent with the existing conditions, and should serve the site well. The site establishes an impervious surface coverage of 75% of the development property, apart from the parcel on which Salo Park is located. Current impervious on the site in in excess of 90% under the original Walmart use. While the resulting impervious exceeds the R-4 standard, it represents a significant increase in green space over the existing condition. With regard to parks, the City has determined that the original subdivision and plat of Silver Lake Village, in the establishment of the park use of Salo Park, has met its park dedication requirement with the initial PUD approval. Lighting. To date, a lighting plan has not been submitted for review. As a condition of Final PUD approval, a lighting plan should be submitted for review which demonstrates compliance with City requirements.