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Final Site Plan Review -Suite Living at The COR December 8, 2010 Page 4 of 10 • A diverse mix of materials is encouraged, applied in a variety of proportions, exposures, and detailing, especially along all street frontages. The proposed building will include a mix of materials acceptable to the Design Guidelines. The City has received revised architectural renderings. It appears that the remaining facades are consistent with the approval of the preliminary site plan, as the same materials are carried throughout the facade. City Staff does note that a doorway along Sunwood Drive has been added to the renderings, consistent with the discussion at the Planning Commission meeting. Per our discussions and the proposed floor plan, it appears that this access is for emergency egress only. City Staff further notes that it appears the revised renderings introduce an architectural element to give the impression of a street level entrance, intended to draw attention to the employee entrance along the side of the structure. Building Height: The TC -1 District requires a minimum of two (2) stories and a maximum of five (5) stories for all buildings within this district. The proposed building is three (3) stories. Waste Storage: The site plan indicates an enclosed waste storage area. The revised plans include architectural renderings of the proposed trash enclosure. The final plans should specify that the typical masonry block shall be consistent with the materials used on the principal structure. Off - Street Parking - Spaces Required: The COR zoning district sets a maximum parking space standard of two (2) per residential unit, which equates to 172 maximum spaces in this case. The preliminary site plan proposes thirty -nine (39) off - street parking spaces with additional space for on- street parking. Given the unique nature of the use of the building, City Staff finds the proposal for the low number of parking spaces adequate. Signs: The plans indicate an area for a monument sign and possible wall signage. Please review City Code Section 117 -118 as it relates to sign regulations in the TC -1 sub - district. City Staff is in the process of drafting proposed amendments to the City Code which could benefit this proposal as it relates to signs in this zoning district. Currently, according to City Code Section 117 -118 (2) 0(1) (h), ground signs are limited to six (6) square feet and limited to six (6) feet in height. City Code Sec. 117 -118 (2) 0 (3) further prohibits plastic panel rear lit signs. Signage is processed separately from the Site Plan Review and Building Permit Review, allowing for some additional time to discuss the project's signage needs. Thus, the City will not be reviewing the signage as part of the site plan review. Please include a note on the final plans that all signage is for illustrative purposes only, and that a separate Permanent Sign Permit will be applied for. Easements: Perimeter drainage and utility easements as described above must be dedicated on the COR ONE plat. A drainage and utility easement must also be dedicated on the COR ONE plat for the proposed relocation of the existing hydrant on Civic Center Drive internal to the site. Please note that all required easements not dedicated on the COR ONE plat (public sidewalk, cross access, cross drainage, stormwater maintenance agreements, etc.) must be recorded prior to the City issuing a Building Permit. You must provide proof of recording of all documents as required by the City.