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Review Letter: Panther Precision February 28, 2003 Page 2 of 4 Landscaping: All six species indicated on the landscape detail are on the City's list of acceptable species. Furthermore, white spruce and white oak are preferred species. The conifers (white spruce) are shown to be six (6) feet in height and the balled and burlap trees (red maple, white oak, and prairie crabapple) are shown to be 2.5 inches in caliper: Both meet our minimum size requirements. There is roughly 260 feet of public road frontage, Which means that a minimum of seven trees should be installed along Sunwood Drive. The plan only calls for four (4) trees. Thus, a minimum of three (3) additional trees need to be included along the public road frontage. This could be accomplished by moving three (3) of the trees to be planted from the south portion of the property to the road frontage or by installing three (3) additional trees along Sunwood Drive. It should also be noted that four (4) existing trees are being preserved: While their size and species are not indicated on the landscape detail, they will certainly add to the overall appearance of the property. Architectural Standards: City Code restricts building height to 35 feet. It appears on the Building Elevation Plan that the proposed facility will be 31' 2" in height, which meets City standards. City Code requires exterior wail finishes to consist of natural or prefabricated brick Or stone or pre-cast concrete panels or some other material approved by City Council. The exterior building materials for the facility will consist of pre-cast concrete panel, rockface concrete block, and a pre-finished metal cap, which, meets the architectural standards established in the Industrial District. Loading Berths: City Code requires one loading berth for every structure that has a floor area of 10,000 square feet and an additional loading berth for each additional 25,000 square feet of floor area. The proposed 32,805 square foot structure is required to provide one loading berth. The site plan is proposing 2, which exceeds City requirements. Waste Storage: 'In discussions with the applicant, it is the applicant's intention to store the waste storage receptacles indoors. The site plan should be revised to indicate the applicant's' intention. Access: The site will gain one access from Sunwood Drive. Oil:Street Parking - Design: City Code requires ali driveways, off-street parking and maneuvering areas to be surfaced with bituminous pavement and finished with B-6/12 concrete curbing. It appears that the site plan complies with this requirement, however staff is requesting further clarification regarding the portion of the property located south of the proposed facility. Staff is unclear as to whether the area will be established with seed or sod or if the area will be utilized for additional parking or a maneuvering area. -87-