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MWF Properties Frenchman Lofts Sketch Plan Pg. 4 Focus should also be directed towards the screening of mechanical equipment. Mechanical equipment must be accessible for maintenance but must also be screened in a manner that is aesthetically pleasing. Screening methods could include fences and landscaping. The sketch plan does not illustrate mechanical equipment locations or screening. The applicant will be required to provide details and elevations for all sides of the building with a formal application. Although there are some good elements in the architecture of the building, the applicant does need to work on items in regards to the architecture to meet the City's Multi- family Design Guidelines. Staff recommends the following to be incorporated into the design: 1. The elevations should be further articulated to break-up the building on all elevations. 2. Additional vertical and horizontal wall and roof line variations. 3. Larger overhangs on the building. 4. Ensure 25% of the building or more includes stone/block. A wainscot around the building would help the design. 5. Work on four-sided architecture. E. General Site Layout The sketch plan shows the overall layout of the proposed building, site access, drainage, surface parking as well as the general location of underground parking access. The building positioned closer to the center of the parcel. A walk-in entrance to the building will be located on the southern side of the building near its center and in close proximity to the planned parking lot. Walkways and Amenities The plan shows a sidewalk being constructed with access to the walkway along Rosemary Way. Site amenities include secure access, in unit laundry, a community room, a fitness center, an outdoor children's play area, as well as on -site management, and manager's office. A manager will be present within the building during business hours and will remain on call when not present on the property. The property will also have a maintenance team for routine internal repairs while external maintenance including lawn care and snow removal will be contracted out. Parking and Traffic Circulation The submitted sketch plan depicts a single access onto the property from Rosemary Way. The plan also shows 45 parking stalls within its surface parking lot as well as a curved ramp located on the northwest end of the building leading to an underground parking area containing 55 parking stalls. In total, 99 parking stalls are planned for the site. Each apartment unit will receive an assigned parking stall within the underground parking lot. Any additional underground stalls will be provided to tenants on a first come, first serve basis. Staff has asked that the developer provide a more detailed description of the curved access ramp and underground parking lot to understand traffic flow and accessibility. As the project advances, the applicant will be asked to provide turning templates to ensure appropriate maneuverability with both surface and underground parking lots.