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Growing Generations Daycare —Site Plan and Final Plat Frenchman Place 3rd Addition Page 3 the site, one of which is proposed to be filled. A drainage and utility easement will be necessary over the remaining wetland. Site Plan Proposed Development The applicant is proposing to construct a 9,301 square foot commercial building on a 1.89 acre parcel. Development of this parcel requires a final plat to be known as Frenchman Place 3rd Addition. Building Materials/Elevations The applicant has provided building renderings and elevations of the daycare facility. The building appears to have attractive four-sided architecture, with significant glass on all elevations. Staff believes the architecture of this building is particularly important as the south elevation abuts CSAH 8 and will be highly visible. The applicant has worked on the architecture on the south elevation and staff is comfortable with the design. Staff recommends that the applicant increase the amount of cultured stone on the north (front) of the building to match the south (back) 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