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Page 4 Landscaping Section 90-181 of the Zoning Ordinance provides landscaping requirements for developments. The site plan includes tree and shrub locations and species The ordinance provides two ways of calculating the required amount of trees and shrubs. One based on the square footage of the building and one based on the perimeter of the site, whichever is greater. In order to meet the landscape requirements, 8 deciduous trees, 4 coniferous trees, 4 ornamental trees, and 26 shrubs are required to be installed. The applicant is proposing 10 deciduous trees, 4 coniferous trees, 4 ornamental trees, and 42 shrubs to be installed on site. The applicants landscape plan meets all of the City's landscape requirements for commercial development. The landscaping surrounds the building on all sides and also provides additional landscaping within the existing parking lot islands. The entrance area and foundation is landscaped with shrubs and perennials that exceeds the City's landscape requirements. The site plan also shows a flag pole near the entrance of the building. The applicant also states that the existing landscape bed near the entrance of the site and around the existing monument sign is to remain and be protected during the course of construction. The applicant still needs to submit a coverage plan for the underground irrigation system and has listed that as a condition of approval. Staff will review and evaluate the plan upon submission. Fencing and Screening The applicant is not proposing any fencing for this development. The applicant is proposing to have the trash enclosure on the north portion of the building. The trash enclosure will be required to be constructed with materials used on the principal building, which is listed as a condition of approval. Architecture and Building Materials The building material consists of a buff colored, manufactured stone along the base of the building on all sides. The stone is proposed to be Boulder Creek Ohio Rubble Stone in the Prairie Mountain color. The top portion of the walls is proposed to be EIFS in an off-white color. EIFS accents along the walls and window sills are proposed in an olive color. The concrete brick veneer on the bump out architectural elements on the south and north faces is the same material proposed for the support beams in the drive-through. The proposed color is Coffee Blend. The applicant has provided a material sample board for review and approval by staff. The main entrance of the building is clearly defined and provides a focal point that will be highly visible to the public. There are several widows on the building and cornice detail along most of the roof lines. The applicant is proposing a mansard style roof line with steep gable elements. The applicant is also proposing roof top mechanical equipment, which must be screened from view of adjacent properties and is listed as a condition of approval.