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February 6, 2013 Page 5 Speed: Following the meeting of the Planning Commission City Staff engaged the Police Department to conduct a speed study of traffic along 39°i Avenue NE based on comments heard at the meeting relating to traffic speeds. The study was conducted over a 4 -day period. The posted speed along 39°i Avenue is 30 mph. 'The average speed observed was 21.98 mph, indicating that although there were a few documented "speeders" over the 4 -day period, 96.95% of the 13,354 documented cars were within the speed threshold. In fact of the remaining 3.05%, 2.63% fell between 32-35 mph. Therefore, based on this analysis it does not appear that there is an issue with speed along this corridor, but anyone concerned with speeds along any roadway within the City are encouraged to contact City Hall at any time. Landscaping A landscaping plan was provided as part of this application. The Applicant is proposing to plant a total of 40 trees, 298 shrubs and several hundred perennials, grasses, vines and rain garden mixture species. Overall the proposed landscaping plan is consistent with the approved PUD Master Plan and will aesthetically match other existing development within the locality. The Applicant has been asked to work with the City Planner on an enhanced landscaping plan between the proposed private drive to the west of the building and the gas station property further to the west. Bicycle parking will also be added as part of that update as stated by the Applicant during the Planning Commission meeting. LiLighting Site lighting will include wall mounted site lights and decorative pole mounted site lighting along the south side of 39°i Avenue NE as required. All lighting sources, including security lighting for the entire site shall be shielded from the direct view of the surrounding properties. Staff will ensure compliance of this provision of the Ordinance as part of the building permit review. Engineering Considerations While the majority of the comments listed below are items that need to be addressed prior to issuance of a building permit if the site plan request is approved, staff wanted to bring them to the Council and Applicant's attention to provide enough time to accommodate the Engineer's requests. Sheet Cl -2 - Site Demolition Plan 1. Show the location of the sanitary sewer service currently servicing the existing building. All existing sanitary sewer services shall be removed and abandoned at the sewer main. Sewer services shall be capped at the wye or manhole with the appropriately sized (snug -fitting) cap glued securely in place. 2. Show the location of the water service currently servicing the existing building. All existing water services shall be removed and abandoned at the water main. Small diameter water service lines (copper) shall be detached from the corporation stop at the main and the corporation stop shall be turn off and capped by installing a Pord or equ ivalent 'rube Nut, Copper Gasket and Brass Corp Stop Plug. Large diameter water service lines (iron) shall be detached from the fitting and replaced with an appropriately sized iron plug bolted securely in place and thrust blocking installed. 3. The existing power pole located at the center of the property along the south side of 39°i Ave should be removed to facilitate the construction of the proposed sidewalk. 4. Habitat impacts as a result of the proposed development are limited to the removal of trees allowing for site grading to be completed. "The project proposes adding new trees as part of the development plan. 29