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" Boulevard. The exact location of the trail and screening landscaping will require the submission of revised plans that show both elements; based on discussions with City and County staff. There are several significant oak trees on-site that should be surveyed and preserved, and could possibly serve as credit toward the landscaping requirement. The County has not submitted formal comments, but has contacted City Staff with regard to the . planned improvements to Bunker Lake Boulevard. It is their intention to upgrade Bunker Lake Boulevard to a 4-lane road west of Azurite Street at an undetermined date, therefore would not advise allowing trail construction within their right-of-way at this location. However, Bunker Lake Boulevard is planned as a regional trail corridor; therefore, the construction of a trail will be the responsibility ofthe City at some point. Drainage and grading plans have been submitted. Staff has requested verification that the regional pond proposed to handle drainage is sized to accommodate this site. Also, revised grading plans have been requested to indicate the change in grade required for the additional landscaping. The site plan is proposing outside storage, which is permitted in the E-l district. However, details regarding the height of the fence and the nature of the outdoor storage have been requested. Funding Source: The Developer is responsible for all costs associated with processing the land use application and reviewing the development. Eligible costs are partially funded utilizing Tax Increment Financing. Recommendation: Staff has some concerns with the proposed location of the loading area, as it faces a busy Bunker Lake Boulevard. Staff has suggested that the location of the building or the building configuration be re-examined. However, the applicant has indicated that all possible variations to the loading dock location have been explored, and the proposed site plan is the only viable option, given the challenges of the site. If the City Council is comfortable with the loading dock location, it is suggested that significant landscaping efforts be made to screen the loading areas from the trail and the Bunker Lake Boulevard viewshed. There are other revisions requested with regard to the landscaping plan, the grading and drainage plan, and the building elevations, most notably the requirement to construct a trail along Bunker Lake Boulevard. The City Council has a policy to require the construction of trails on both sides of County Roads, in order to obtain segments when development occurs. Although there is no connection to be made at this time, staff believes the requirement to construct the trail will lead to the eventual trail connections along the south side of Bunker Lake Boulevard. Also, due to the eventual expansion of Bunker Lake Boulevard, allowing construction of the trail within the right- of-way would eventually lead to its demolition and reconstruction. Therefore, staff recommends construction of the segment of regional trail along this property fully within the property boundaries. If the applicant agrees to these changes, City Staff recommends site plan approval contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated November 30, 2007, revised January 3, 2008. -218-