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September 14, 2021 Page 9 similar applications, staff will take considerations of such items as key box locations, address markings, and fire lane designations, among other items, at that time. As a part of Final PUD approval, the submitted development plans should be subject to review and comment by the Fire Chief. Building Materials. According to the submitted building elevations, the apartment buildings are to be finished in a variety of materials including the following: • Grey brick encompassing ground level • Tan fiber cement panels and Grey fiber cement lapped siding on the upper floors • Glass Balconies appear to be constructed of metal railing materials. Landscaping. The applicant has provided a landscaping plan that emphasizes tree plantings in perimeter site locations, with shrub and perennial planting areas around the site in rock mulch planting areas. Tree planting along Stinson Parkway includes a variety of (mostly) deciduous over- and under-story tree planting in the front yard space between the parking areas and the property line. Existing tree planting in the boulevard space between the sidewalk and the travel lanes is a part of the Parkway improvements, as well as significant tree planting in the median. One addition to the landscaping plan could include more shrub plantings along the base of the building, which otherwise is a rock-mulch mow strip. Breaking this area up with additional landscape materials – especially along the Stinson frontage would be an aesthetic improvement. The interior of the site is well planted and should provide an attractive landscape. The applicants have addressed this comment as a part of the revised landscape plan set. The site landscaping plan includes what is revised to be a quarter-circle plaza space at the corner of Stinson and Kenzie. This area includes a concrete space bounded by a raised seat wall, and extensive shrub, ornamental tree, and perennials plantings. This design should create a positive visual at the corner. In this way, the applicants have addressed staff’s recommendation for the provision of seating opportunities to both residents and passersby. Signage. The Preliminary PUD application does shows wall signage facing both Stinson and Kenzie, and appears to be consistent with the city’s sign requirements. Trash Handling. Trash equipment will be located within the garage level. Grading, Drainage, and Utilities. Issues related to grading, drainage and utilities should be subject to comment and recommendation by the City Engineer. The City Engineer has reviewed the project at Preliminary Plan stage, and has identified review comments related to civil plans 41