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Growing Generations Daycare - Site Plan Frenchman Place 3rd Addition Page 3 elevation. Within the commercial/industrial design guidelines, it states each building, regardless of size, shall have a clearly defined, highly visible entrance. Staff believes this could be done by bringing the stone higher and enclosing the two front pillars with cultured stone, which would help make the entrance a primary focal point. The applicant has indicated that the building material for the daycare facility will be a combination of cultured stone and Hardieboard or LP Smart Side siding, including trim and shingles. The renderings show a pitched roof with gables and the building with a variation of projections, materials, and windows. The rendering and material sample board show good use of color and building material variation. There are good design features that include overhangs with architectural elements at the corners. It is staff's opinion that the finished building will be attractive and exude quality as illustrated in the renderings. Staff believes the proposed building will integrate well within the Frenchman Place development, as well as Victor Gardens to the south, and the proposed architecture meets the intent of the commercial and industrial design guidelines. Trash Enclosures The applicant has shown a location for a trash enclosure for the building located on the west side of the parking lot. The trash enclosure will be constructed of materials to match the daycare facility. The applicant has proposed building materials that include cultured stone and Hardieboard or LP Smart Side siding with a hinged gate. Mechanical Equipment Screening The applicant is showing the mechanical equipment being located on the northwest corner of building. The applicant has stated that this mechanical equipment are fairly small units. They have proposed using three Black Hill Spruce and one Northwood Red Maple to help screen these units. Staff is unclear of the size of the mechanical equipment and may recommend more landscaping around these units. Staff will continue to work with the applicant on ensuring that mechanical equipment is adequately screened from view. This is listed as a condition of approval and revised plans may be needed. Lighting Section 90-239 of the City's lighting ordinance required that no light source cast a light on any adjacent property exceeding 0.5 -foot candles as measured at the property line, or 1 -foot candle on any public street measured at the street centerline. The lighting plan for the site includes an analysis of the proposed parking lot lights, which are proposed to be downcast cutoff fixtures. The applicant has shown a lighting plan with lights that abide by the City requirements. A condition has been added that if the daycare facility adds lights on the building, the location and style of the fixtures will be reviewed and approved by staff prior to installation.