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Schwieters Properties LLP, Sketch Plan Page 5 Utilities Sanitary sewer service is available to the site via the existing Met Council interceptor located on the east side of Fenway Boulevard. City staff will work with the applicant to obtain the necessary permit(s) for the connection. Individual private services would need to be extended to each of the three proposed buildings. Applicable trunk, City connection, and Met Council connection fees will apply. Water service is available by connecting to the existing watermain located along the east side of Fenway Boulevard. Building Architecture The applicant has provided rendering of the buildings with the sketch plan. The applicant has stated that the buildings will be concrete tip up panels. The colors are proposed to be earth tones. The City has adopted Commercial and Industrial Design Guidelines that shall be met. The building look generally good and staff will evaluate the final design and color palette at the time of site plan approval. Any roof top mechanical equipment shall be screened from view from adjacent properties. Staff recommends the applicant raise the building parapets to screen the equipment. The applicant has not shown an area for a trash enclosure. Staff recommends that the trash enclosure be integrated into the building or screened with materials consistent with the building materials. 5. CONCLUSION: It's in staff's opinion that the proposed use is compatible with the surrounding properties. The details of the site design, engineering, and building design will be further evaluated at the time the applicant applies for site plan approval. 6. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended that the City Council provide comments to the applicant on the site layout and exterior storage as it related to the sketch plan. The City Council should also discuss the zoning amendment related to the exterior storage of raw material. 7. UPDATE FROM DECEMBER 19, 2017, EDA MEETING: The EDA reviewed and commented on the sketch plan at its December 19, 2018, meeting. They were comfortable with the site layout, exterior storage, and land use for the property. They talked about the importance of the phasing for the site and screening of the exterior storage. There were also comfortable with the City Code zoning amendment to allow raw materials as exterior storage. The EDA agreed in their excitement for the business to expand in Hugo.