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Xcel Energy Page 6 Fencing and Screening The applicant is proposing fencing around the proposed substation and transmission line and to the south portion of the building to prevent unauthorized access. The fencing around the substation is proposed to be 10 feet high, and constructed with a mixture of black wrought iron and black chain link, consistent with fencing around the rest of the site. Remaining screening will be provided with the mature wooded areas to the west and south of the property. Any exterior mechanical equipment for the building will need to be adequately screened with material consistent with the rest of the building design. The applicant has stated that mechanical equipment will either be located at ground level or the interior of the building, and that a screening plan will be submitted as the plans for mechanical equipment layout progresses. Staff will continue to work with the applicant to ensure that any exterior mechanical equipment will be adequately screened. Streets and Access The existing facilities on the property are adequately served with two access points onto Fenway Boulevard N. The applicant is proposing an additional access point to the north of the proposed new building, as well as a widening of the existing curb cut near the existing building to 33 feet. The proposed new and modified access points meet City Code requirements. Parking Per City Code the parking required for the building and facility is 186 parking stalled. The applicant has stated at the peak of training on the site more parking stalls may be needed. The plans show a total of 317 parking spaces. The applicant is proposed to construct 229 stalls and shows 110 parking stalls as deferred parking. The deferred parkin g would be constructed at any time deemed necessary by the City, if a parking problem occurs. The parking spaces meets the ordinance standard. Trails There is a City trail along Fenway Boulevard N. The applicant is not proposing to impact this trail or provide any additional trails. If the trail is impacted, the applicant will be responsible for replacement of the trail. Architecture, Building Material The applicant has provided floor plans, elevations, and renderings of the proposed building. The architecture of the building will be subject to the Commercial and Industrial Design Guidelines adopted by the City in 2011. The guidelines encourage four-sided design with at least one change in wall planes and roof lines to provide depth. The applicant has proposed a mixture of concrete panels and wood-like metal materials to create a light and dark contrast across the facades of all four sides of the building. The applicant is at 25% for the metal material and will need to reduce it to 20% per the commercial and industrial design standards. In general, the applicant has done a good job meeting the intent of the commercial and industrial design guidelines. Staff has