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material or texture are also allowed. The proposed building uses primarily precast, which is permitted by the City Code. Signs: The plan does not currently show any proposed signs. However, any signs to be erected require a separate sign permit. Off - Street Parking — Spaces Required: City code requires 1 stall /300 square feet of office space and 1 stall/1,000 square feet of warehouse space. The proposed building would require a total of 46 parking stalls. The site plan indicates 33 stalls are provided with an additional 15 proof of parking shown. Off - Street Parking - Design: The site plan indicates that the parking lot will be blacktop with B -6/1.2 concrete curbs and gutters. Off - Street Loading: City code requires all off - street loading dock/berth areas shall be a minimum of 50 feet of length and there shall be at least one dock/berth for the first 10,000 square feet of floor area and one additional dock/berth for each additional 25,000 square feet of floor area. The site plan indicates five (5) dock/berth areas, which meets City code requirements. Lighting: All exterior lighting on the site must be arranged in such a way to avoid illumination of the public streets. The submitted lighting plan conforms to City standards ' if the bulbs in the exterior light posts are not visible from surrounding properties. Applicant shall provide cut sheets to City Engineer. Waste Storage: City Code requires that all solid waste and refuse receptacles be stored within a completely screened structure or container. The site plan indicates an enclosed dumpster area on the east side of the building, which fronts Ebony Street. Landscaping: The landscaping plan, dated May 11, 2007, is generally acceptable with the following comments: • Trees should be planted at a depth such that the root flare is at finished grade. • At installation, do not prune any branches unless they are broken or deformed (do NOT prune 1/3 of foliage as shown in the tree planting detail). • Any pruning cuts that are necessary shall be made just outside the branch collar, NOT flush with bark. Tree Preservation: A detailed tree inventory and preservation plan was not submitted. However, after visiting the site, it is apparent that existing tree cover is sparse and the dominant tree type is Siberian Elm, which is. an undesirable, invasive species. Considering this, no additional information is necessary. Drainage and Grading: The drainage, grading, and utilities plan is generally acceptable with the following comment(s): All DIP watermain under six (6) inches roust be Class 53. -134-