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Page 4 prospective sight lines from adjacent public right-of-ways for the roof-top equipment prior to the issuance of a building permit. Architecture and building materials The exterior of the building will be constructed of precast raked concrete panels with two smooth concrete horizontal bands-that will extend around the building. The City's requirements for exterior materials and the restrictive covenants for the industrial park allow architecturally enhanced concrete panels as an acceptable material. Additional smooth concrete accents are shown below each window sill. The raked panels will be gray toned and the bands and accents will be white toned. The proposed elevations indicate additional architectural enhancements to the front of the building including three outward extending entry canopies, with overhanging cornices that extends 3 feet above the top of the parapet and 35 windows. The entry canopy will be constructed with EIFS and painted white and the widow trim will be painted black. The north side of the building includes a series of windows and smooth concrete accent panels and an employee entrance. However, the south side of the building, which is oriented towards Fenway Boulevard Circle, does not indicate any window or architectural elements to break up the face of the wall besides the concrete accent bands. It is in staffs' opinion that the applicant should do more to improve the appearance of the south side of the building by adding windows, additional accent panels and colors, or similar architectural improvements. Signage The proposed site plan does not indicate signage, except for a monument sign at the corner of Fenway Boulevard and Fenway Boulevard Circle. The applicant has indicated to staff the desire to add externally lit wall signs to the face of the entry canopies. The Staff will continue to work with the applicant to ensure compliance with the City's sign standards and the development covenants of the industrial park. Street access The proposed site plan indicates two driveway access points on Fenway Boulevard Circle. The driveway closest to the intersection of Fenway Boulevard and Fenway Boulevard Circle will be designated as an automobile access and the driveway farthest from the intersection will be designated for truck access. At the request of the city engineer, the automobile access has been moved to within 60 feet of the intersection to eliminate the undesirable "S" curve in the drive isle. The access configuration meets City Ordinance provisions and reasonable access spacing guidelines. Ponding and stormwater management The proposed site plan indicates two infiltration basins on the east side of the site and additional stormwater treatment and storage is provided downstream of the site within existing regional 4