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October 27, 2020 <br />Page 11 <br /> <br /> <br />According to the Ordinance, multi-family residential buildings which are located in R-4 <br />zoning districts and include over 25 dwelling units must provide 12 trees plus one tree for <br />every five units over 25. In this regard, the proposed 38-unit apartment building is required <br />to provide a minimum of 14 trees. In satisfaction of this requirement, a total of 21 trees are <br />proposed upon the subject site. <br /> <br />The Ordinance does not impose minimum size requirements for plantings. <br /> <br />Sidewalks. The submitted site plan illustrates concrete sidewalks along the north and west <br />sides of the site (along Stinson Boulevard and 38th Avenue NE). The sidewalk along Stinson <br />Boulevard presently exists while the sidewalk along 38th Avenue NE will be new. Both <br />sidewalks are expected to serve the site well, and connect it to neighboring pedestrian and <br />bicycle routes. <br /> <br />Lighting. To date, a lighting plan has not been submitted for review. As a condition of Final <br />PUD approval, a lighting plan should be submitted for review which demonstrates <br />compliance with City requirements. <br /> <br />Signage. The Preliminary PUD application does not include any information related to <br />signage. As a condition of Final PUD approval, a sign plan must be submitted which <br />demonstrates compliance with applicable City sign requirements. <br /> <br />Trash Handling. A trash handling enclosure is proposed in the extreme southeast corner of <br />the site. As a condition of Final PUD approval, the applicant should provide details related <br />trash enclosure design. The enclosure should utilize materials typical of the principal <br />building. <br /> <br />Grading, Drainage, and Utilities. Issues related to grading, drainage and utilities should be <br />subject to comment and recommendation by the City Engineer. <br /> <br />PUD Agreement. As a condition of Final PUD approval, the applicant will be required to <br />enter into a PUD agreement with the City and post all the necessary securities required by <br />it. <br /> <br />SUMMARY AND STAFF/PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS <br />Preliminary Plan PUD - Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: <br /> <br />1. Access-related issues shall be subject to comment and recommendation by the City <br />Engineer. <br /> <br />41