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(94) parking stalls. The Site Plan indicates there will be a total of sixty (60) surface parking stalls. The Applicant has also requested the City allocate ten (10) parking stalls within the parking ramp for visitor use. The building will screen the surface parking from Sunwood Drive. However, it will be visible from Veterans Drive and thus, screening will be necessary along this frontage. Staff has requested that groupings of shrubs be installed, in addition to the trees, between the sidewalk and parking area along Veterans Drive to accommodate the screening requirement. This would also be consistent with what was provided between the surface parking for the Municipal Center and Veterans Drive. The Design Framework also addresses streetscape standards. The streetscape along Sunwood Drive is already in place, with no additional improvements necessary (other than protecting it from damage as a result of the site improvements). The streetscape along Veterans Drive should be consistent, in terms of boulevard and sidewalk width, with that adjacent to the Municipal Center. Staff has identified minor revisions to this aspect of the Site Plan to ensure a consistent appearance. The internal landscaping proposed is generally acceptable with requested revisions outlined in the Staff Review Letter. It should be noted that the project is proposing two Best Management Practices (BMPs) related to stormwater management. An underground cistern and a tree trench are proposed to address the first one (1) inch of rainfall as required by the LRRWMO's 3rd Generation Plan. However, the Subject Property is within a ten (10) year capture zone of one of the community wells where infiltration is not permitted, thus, the cistern will be connected to the site's irrigation system and the stormwater will be reused throughout the summer for irrigating the site landscaping. Both BMPs are designed with overflow outlets that, during large rain events, will route stormwater into the existing storm sewer infrastructure where it will ultimately end up in The Draw water feature (where again, the water is recycled for irrigation purposes). High quality architecture and building materials are an essential component in fulfilling the objectives of the Design Framework. Roof design, materials, amount of windows, and overall design that breaks up the different floors and walls are all important elements to the overall building design. In the COR -1 sub -district, buildings are placed closer to the street so greater emphasis is placed on materials and design features at the street level. The proposed finish of the building consists of a combination of burnished CMU, face brick, cement fiber board panels, metal panels, metal siding, and fiberglass windows. The street level facade consists primarily of burnished CMU and face brick. Staff has requested the Applicant provide a calculation of the percentage of brick versus the overall facade to verify that the exterior finish of the non -glazed wall area consists of at least fifty percent (50%) brick or comparable alterative per the Design Framework. The combination of materials and building articulation meets the intent of enhanced architectural features outlined in the Design Framework. It appears that there may be a need for several easements and/or agreements with the adjacent property owner. The Subject Property is proposing to utilize existing accesses onto Sunwood Drive and Veterans Drive with the adjacent property. There is a Reciprocal Driveway Easement recorded against both parcels that addresses this. However, it is unclear whether that existing easement is sufficient for the proposed drive lane leading to the east wall of the building (presumably where the trash enclosure is located). Additionally, the Site Plan also shows a private play structure area that encroaches onto the neighboring property, although it is unclear whether that encroachment accounts for a required fall zone or indicates actual site improvements. Staff has requested clarification on both of these items. The grading and drainage plans are generally acceptable with revisions as outlined in the Staff Review Letter. The Environmental Policy Board reviewed the request at their March 30, 2015 meeting and recommended approval of the Landscape Plan and was also very supportive of the BMPs proposed with this project. Alternatives Option #1: Recommend City Council adopt Resolutions #15-04-088 and #15-04-089 granting Final Plat and Site Plan approval for Sunwood Village, contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter dated April 3, 2015.