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LaValle Fields Preliminary Plat and PUD Page 8 expectation that the finished building will be attractive and exude quality as illustrated in the rendering. The apartment building rendering shows a pitched roof that is gabled above the main entrance. The buildings do not seem to have much for horizontal and vertical projection. This will need to be considered as the 3 story buildings are very long and breaking up the building massing will be needed. The rendering shows the use of various colors and material. All of the buildings within the project shall have four sided architecture, with equal treatment and visual qualities, and shall meet the requirements of the Multifamily Design Guidelines. Although it seems the apartment buildings will be designed to be cohesive, the developer shall provide a design pallette, including elevations, colors, and materials for the buildings, to ensure they are compatible. Trash Enclosures and Mechanical Equipment The applicant has not shown a location for trash enclosures for the buildings. The applicant will either be required to integrate the trash enclosure within the building design or the trash enclosure shall be screened with materials consistent with the building material. The applicant is not showing ground mechanical equipment will be located or how it will be screened. All ground -level mechanical units shall be low profile and located to the side or rear of the building. Staff has included a condition requiring the plans to show compliance with these screening requirements. Sidewalks/Trails There are sidewalks and a public trail shown on the plans. The sidewalks with the development shall be integrated and connect to the public trail shown on the plan. The public trail connects Frenchman Road (CSAR 8) to Lions Park. Staff believes that the trail is a great addition to the development and will allow residents toeasily connect to Lions Park. The Parks Commission stated that although they like the connections, the way the trail meanders though the site is important and may need to be realigned based on the exact location of the building and to take advantage of the natural areas. The Commission also thought that the entrance into Lions Park from the trail should be connected at Finale Ave and Upper 146t' Street. Staff recommends that the trail be setback 10 feet from the residential property to the west. Staff will continue to work with the applicant on the exact location of the trail. Staff has added a condition that there shall be a 10 foot wide trail easement dedicated for the trail. The parks and trails portion of the Comprehensive Plan shows a trail along 147h Street. The right of way dedicated for 147th Street can accommodate a trail and a trail shall be installed with construction of the road with Phase 2. Signage