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Xcel Energy – Site Plan, CUP Amendment, Variance, Easement Vacation 6 progresses. Staff will continue to work with the applicant the 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 parking 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 requested that the applicant provide material samples to ensure that the proposed metal building material, and that the color, texture, and design of the other building materials are attractive and aesthetically pleasing. Signage The applicant is proposing a wall sign to be placed on the front façade of the building. Sec. 90-265(h)(1)(a) restricts single-tenant wall signs to a maximum of 10 percent of the gross wall area of the front façade. The applicant will need to provide dimensions of the wall sign prior to issuance of a sign permit. The applicant has mentioned the possibility of constructing one or more directional monument signs to assist in the direction of visitors