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Review Letter: ACE Solid Waste March 2, 2000 Page 2 of 4 Setbacks: The proposed structure meets or exceeds the minimum 40-foot front yard, 35-foot rear yard, and 20-foot side yard building setbacks established in the Business Warehouse District. Landscaping: The proposed plan is generally acceptable and meets minimum requirements. However, we offer the following suggestions and comments. At the west side of the site along McKinley street a berm is being proposed as to screen the overnight track parking area. The proposed berm should be sufficient in height to screen the refuse trucks from eastbound traffic, with possibly an exception at the "notched" area in order to save the existing oak noted. City Code requires that all landscaped areas have underground irrigation. sensors are not mandated for new commercial irrigation systems, but encouraged ." At this time, rain they are strongly The west boundary currently has a good mix of native trees in various stages of maturity. It is recommended that the westerly truck entrance and west curbline be shifted to the east so as to preserve the existing screening at the west property line. If this space were to be wide enough it would successfully screen the site from McKinley Street as welt as the future occupants of the properp.,, to the west. Again, if wide enough, it could remain in its present state, thus not requiring additional plantings (such as the eight Balsam Fir shown) or formal maintenance. Screening: The subject parcel need not provide screening as it is surrounded by properties zoned Industrial or Business Warehouse. A chain link fence is being proposed along the property line to aid in screening the refuse tracks that will be parked on site overnight. Waste Storage: City Code requires dumpsters to be either stored indoors or in a completely screened enclosure outdoors. An enclosed waste storage area for this site is being proposed inside the mechanical room, therefore the site plan should be modified to show the proposed enclosed waste storage area. Off-Street Parking and Driveways - Design: The plans proposes that all driveways, off-street parking areas, and loading areas are proposed to be surfaced with bituminous pavement and the perimeter of ali pavement will be finished with B-6/12 concrete curbing. Off-Street Parking - Spaces Required: The plan proposes to provide 76 refuse truck parking stalls and 120 employee-parking spaces. City staff finds this will meet City Code requirements. Fuel Storage: The site plan proposes one fueling station that includes a canopy. The fueling station will include two pumps with a 10,000 gallon under ground storage area. The Fire Chief has reviewed the proposed site plan and has no issues with what is being propqsed. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I