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10. 11. ~ Loading docks are not applicable in this case but the intent of Code regulations is that the activity at the docks and the overhead doors not be openly visible from the public right of way. The overhead doors of the self storage facilfies are designed to face north and south versus east towards Ebony Street. Access to Facility_: Serf storage facilities currently exist on Lots 1 and 2 and were develOped by the same developer. The development of storage facilities on LOt 3 is intended to be an extension of the facilities on Lots 1 and 2. Access to the storage facilities on Lot 3 will be provided via the existing enwance on LOt 1. Design of Off-Street Parldne and Driveways: City Code requires that these areas be surfaceA with concrete or asphalt and that the perimeter of the pavement be finished with 6 inch continuous concrete curb. The site plan proposes bituminous surfacing of all maneuvering areas. Curbing has not been proposed along the north and south property lines. It is certainly logical that the curbing on the north property line be waived as it would prohibit access to the facilities from Lots 1 and 2. The site plan should be modified to provide curbing along the south property line. Be advised that the B-3 zoning regulations state that all existing facilities need to be brought up to surfacing and curbing standards by January 1, 1997. Given that, the developer may find it more economical to plan for the curbing of Lots 1 and 2 in conjunction with improvements to Lot 3 rather than waiting until 1997. Utilities: The site is located within the MUSA. The proposed facility has no water usage and sewer and water services are currently not available to the site. I.,~dscaping Screening: MLnimum 20 foot landscape buffers arc required along streets and where.the property is adjacent to a residential use. Therefore, landscaped areas in this case would be required along the east, south and west property lines. The developer is proposing no landscape area long Ebony Street, the east property line. It is City staff's opinion that a landscape area along Ebony Street can be appropriately waived in lieu of the intense commercial activity generated across the street at SuperbowI. Thc developer has proposed a 15 foot landscape area along the south side adjacent to a residential use. It is City Staff's opinion that a 15 foot landscape area with evergreen trees for screening purposes is a sufficient buffer, especially since the homeowner has indicated satisfaction with thc proposal. It appears from thc site plan that 4 trees arc proposed for this area. Four evergreens over a 150 foot span is quite sparce and the number of trees proposed here should be increased. Brace Bacon, thc City's Environmental Specialist, has recommended planting a minimum of 1 inch diameter trees a maximum of ten feet apart in a triangular formation. At least two out of every three trees should be Spruce or Pine to provide year around screening. Suggested species for the remaining trees are Red Oak, White Oak, Burr Oak, Hackberry or Maple. PerhapS.some consideration could also be given to establishing a species of vine in the fence for additional screening purposes. Thc developer has not proposed a 20 foot landscape area.nor screening plantings along the west property line. There is a park trail corridor that runs parallel with the west property linc and separates the subject property from the adjacent park lot and residential lot. The The City would be amenable to allowing the planting of the required tree screening within the trail corridor.