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O'Reilly Auto Parts — Site Plan and Variances The applicant is proposing windows at the main entrance and spandrel glass for the "windows" along all other elevations. The spandrel grass is proposed to have a black backing and cannot be seen through. Staff added a condition for staff review and approval of the spandrel glass color. The spandrel glass could include a light grey or smoked look so the business does not look closed from the road. Staff requested additional "real" windows along the west side of the building. The applicant stated that there will be product racking along the walls and did not want to show case that through the windows. The applicant added the trellis's along the east side to fill the space where windows were requested. The applicant has not provided the detail for the trellis. Staff added a condition for staff's review and approval of the trellis detail. Depending on the details, staff may request the trellis be removed from the elevation. The downtown design guidelines encourage four-sided architecture, using the same quality materials on all sides. It also states that all facades shall be articulated with a variety of materials, details, and visual interest. Roof lines and cornices shall be completed in the three dimensional manner. It's in staffs opinion that the applicant has done a good job of accomplishing these items encouraged by the downtown design guidelines by having the materials, details, design elements, and windows wrap around the entire building. Staff will show the building material board at the meeting. Signage The applicant is proposing wall signs on all elevations of the building. The wall sign will be approximately 60 square feet. All signage is required to have a permit and approval by the City prior to construction and installation of the signs, to ensure compliance with the sign ordinance. Parkland Dedication Commercial developments are exempt from park dedication requirements. Ponding and Stormwater Management Because the project results in a net decrease of impervious surface from existing conditions, the project is exempt from the watershed management requirements. Utilities, Streets, and Access City utilities are available to the site and the application is proposing connections. Specific construction details will be reviewed as part of the building permit. The application is proposing access to the site from 147th Street. Since the property abuts Highway 61 the site plan was forwarded to MnDOT for their comments. The entrance into the site is a reasonable distance away from the Highway 61 intersection. 6. CONCLUSION: Since the sketch plan process the applicant has made revisions to the site to address the comments from the Commissions and City Council. They have done a good job meeting the 12