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Oneka Elementary School Addition Page 3 Sidewalks/Trails There are existing sidewalks and trails throughout the site that connect the building and parking lots to the public sidewalk system along Heritage Parkway and Oneka Parkway. The proposed addition will disrupt a small portion of sidewalk along the south side of the building, which will be reconstructed to wrap around the addition. Landscaping The landscape plan exceeds the ordinance requirements. The applicant has existing landscaping on site and is proposing an additional 18 trees be planted around the proposed addition and sidewalk system. Building Materials The addition is proposed to be constructed primarily of brick to match the existing materials on site. The applicant has also proposed a pitched roof line to match the existing architectural elements on site. Staff finds that the proposed building materials are of high quality. The applicant has not submitted a material sample board. Staff approval of a material sample board is required prior to issuance of a building material to ensure materials and colors will be cohesive throughout the building. Signage Signage is not being proposed with this addition. Any future signage will be reviewed and approved by the staff at a later date, but is subject to ordinance requirements. Grading/Drainage The applicant is proposing grading around the building addition that will blend into the surrounding topography. Additional grading is proposed along the parking lot addition on the north side of the site. The applicant is proposing a biofiltration basin to meet the rate control and water quality requirements for the additional proposed impervious surface on site. Comments on the drainage design have been provided to the applicant and all redlined comments shall be addressed prior to the issuance of a building permit. Wetlands The applicant is proposing to impact approximately 10,800 square feet of wetlands. The applicant has applied for a wetland sequencing and replacement plan and must receive approval from the Technical Evaluation Panel prior to issuance of a building permit.