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-132- must be provided, authorizing the proposed utility service work, from the entity holding the existing electric utility easement. Adequate fire protection for the site, including the location of hydrants and a PIV will be reviewed by the Fire Marshal. An engineering estimate is required to determine the financial security that will insure timely installation of improvements, and to cover City inspection services. Also, the City's standard details must be incorporated into the plans as necessary. Setbacks: The required front, rear, and side setbacks for this site are 35 feet, 35 feet, and 20 feet, respectively. The proposed building conforms to these setbacks. Additionally, there is a 20 foot parking lot setback from street right of ways. All proposed setbacks conform to City Code. It should be noted that improvements to Armstrong Boulevard are planned for 2009. The site plan generally is acceptable to these planned, future improvements. The parking lot setback from street right of ways appears to not conform to future improvements. However, since final design of improvements to Armstrong Boulevard have not yet been completed, the setbacks proposed are acceptable. Architectural Standards: City Code requires that all exterior walls shall be a combination of face brick, stucco, glass, or natural stone. The proposed building uses a combination of brick and cast stone with fabric awnings. This generally meets the requirements of architectural standards. The proposed building appears to be 23.5 feet high, which is conformance of the City Code requirement that all buildings must be under sixty -five (65) feet. Waste Storage: City Code requires that all solid waste and refuse receptacles be stored within a completely screened structure or container. The site plan indicates an enclosed dumpster area behind the building on the north side of the parcel. Off- Street Parking Spaces Required: City Code requires one parking space for each 300 square feet of office floor area and one parking space for each 200 square feet of retail area Thirty-five (35) spaces are required to satisfy the parking requirements for the proposed building. The submitted site plans show forty -nine (49) stalls, which meets the number of required spaces. Off Street Parking - Design: In accordance with City Code, all parking and maneuvering areas must be surfaced with bituminous and the perimeter of all pavement must be finished with B6/12 concrete curbing. It appears as if one -way traffic circulation is proposed along the west side of the buildhig; appropriate traffic control signage must be incorporated into the plans. Lighting: The submitted site plan indicates locations of outdoor lighting, but is deficient of light fixture specifications and light drawings. City standards require that the luminaire (light source) must not be visible from beyond the property line. The applicant should submit shop drawings of the lighting fixtures for review and approval by the City Engineer. Lighting should be evaluated to provide adequate illumination at the access points along Riverdale Drive for traffic safety. Signage: All proposed signage will require a permanent sign permit. A sign permit will need to be approved separate from site plan approval. The proposed ground sign adjacent to Highway 10