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Review Letter: May 1, 1998 Page 2 of 3 Superette Utilities: The facility will be served by municipal utilities. The sewer and watermain have been shown to be extended through the medical clinic property and down the right-of-way of 153rd Avenue. This plan is acceptable to the City. The clinic has expressed an interest in the past to have fn'e protection extended closer to their facility': however, no finn commitment has been made by the clinic to granting an easement for the necessary utility extension. The City cannot guarantee this connection will be in place to meet a 1998 installation requirement by the developer. Further discussions and agreement need to be in place before this can happen. Setbacks: The building location exceeds the 35 foot front, 35 foot rear, and 10/20 foot side setback requirements. Screening: The abutting properties to the east and south are Business uses. City Code does not require screening between non-residential uses. Landscaping: City Code requires a 20 foot wide landscaped area along all public streets. This requirement is met along TH47 and 153rd Avenue NW. Additional trees are needed immediately south of the 153rd Avenue NW right-of-way. Four trees should be planted in the easterly island, instead of the three Summit Ash shown on the plan. This same spacing will call for approximately three trees in the west island, and two trees west of the northwesterly entrance. In addition, trees will need to be planted east of the trail. These trees can be sited so as not to obscure the sign. All of the above will benefit the site by reduced snow drifting and reduced wind fi.om the northwest. The above referenced trees may be one inch in caliper, bare root or potted. To protect the long range investment of these trees, species diversity is an important consideration. Oaks, hackberry, basswood and maple are known to do well in sites similar to this one. Trail: Staffnotes the location of the 8 foot bituminous trail on page A1 of the April I4, 1998, site plan by EM Branstrom Associates Architects. Please note that the path must continue to the north and intersect with t53rd Avenue approximately one car length behind the stop sign. The concrete curb must be depressed to meet ADA guidelines. These same pedestrian ramps should be installed at the TH47 access. In addition, approximately 18 feet of bituminous path will need to be constructed from the TH47 access to the south lot line. Architectural Standards: City Code restricts exterior wall finishes to natural or prefabricated brick or stone or pre-cast concrete panels or some other material approved by City Council. The building elevations indicate that the principal and car' wash buildings exteriors are to be constructed of a combination of brick and rock faced C.M.U. The principal structure will have pre-finished metal panel extending from the building above the front doors and windows. The structure over the gas pumps will also have pre-finished metal panel on the canopy. Waste Storage: City Code requires that all solid waste and refuse receptacles shall be stored within a completely screened structure or container. The site plan identifies a waste enclosure constructed of brick and rock faced C.M.U. to match the principal and accessory buildings. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I