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Stumberland: Site Plan Review August 3, 2005 Rev/xed: August 19, 2005 Page 2 of'4 Lan dscaping: The fbllowing comments are offered regarding the landscaping: · Along the eastern portion of the property, the sugar maples are spaced at forty-five (45) feet on center. At least some of this space between trees should include sporadic shrub beds, flower beds, and/or ornamental trees. · Whild additional shrubbery and a small berm were included near the loading docks, the ~bur (4) river birch trees were eliminated. Those four (4) fiver birches should'be incorporated into the landscaping around the loading docks. There is plenty of space between the lindens for their inclusion, especially if the birches are clustered.' · Locate the red oaks so that they are not installed underneath or fight next to the overhead electrical lines to avoid future conflicts. · Shrub plantings in the westernmost parking lot islands should be coordinated with Amcon, who is also showing shrubbery and trees in these areas for the concurrent project on the property to the west of the Slumberland site. Amcon is also proposing outdoor lighting in these islands. · Shrubs must be at least two (2) feet in width or height, depending on the growth characteristics of individual species. A revised landscaping plan must be submitted that addresses the above stated concerns. · Ground Cover: All landscaped areas must be sodded and irrigated per City Code. Architcctnral Standard: City Code restricts building height to 35 feet and exterior wall finishes to brick, stucco, glass, stone, pre-cast concrete panels, or other material as approved by the City Council. The proposed building is shown as 30 feet in height at its tall~est point. The building elevation plan indicates that materials, will consist of concrete block, which complies with City Code. At the August 8, 2005 Planning Commission meeting,. Staff was directed to work with you On dressing up the east- and south-facing building elevations. The revised elevations inBlude 4 windows on the elevation facing 139th Lanej and some additional windows and signage on the elevation facing Feldspar. Staff will be asking the City Council to review these changes. It should be noted that the signage as shown on the site plan will require a separate sign permit; please contact Chris Anderson at (763) 433-9905 if you have questions about this requirement. Waste Storage: City Code requires that all solid waste and refuse receptacles be stored within a completely screened structure or container. The submitted site plan shows a trash compactor; any waste storage facilities to be located outside the building must comply with City Code. Off-Street Parking - Spaces Required: City. Code requires 1 parking space for each 250 square ~'eet of floor space for retail buildings Over 20,000 square feet. The proposed 34,727-square-foot