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F-V .. Gundlach indicated all stormwater will be collected via catch basins and transported via underground storm sewers to the existing storm sewer system serving the Orono Woods senior housing site, discharging to the existing NURl* pond located at the nortliwest comer of Brown Road North and existing Highway 12. Access to the site consists of a shared right-in/right*out driveway access directly to Highway 12 and a shared driveway access eastward tlu*ough the Orono Woods site to Brown Road North. The applicant has submitted proposed exterior finish materials consisting of a light and dark color stucco material, metal grills affixed directly to the facades, and glass, with an all-metal roof. Stall finds that tliu materials proposed meet the standards established of the B *6 code. Gundlach stated issues for discussion should include the following: 1. Should pedestrian access to Orono Woods and Highway 12 be required. 2. The coimection to Outlot D, Sugarwoods, at the northwest corner of die site, also creates a turn-around at the dead-end portion of the parking lot. Because a service road docs not currently exist, a variance may be required to allow a parking lot encroacliincnt to the 10-foot setback requirement. 3. Is an open space calculation of 39 percent adequate. A. Does tlie aichitccture proposed have a positive impact on tlie landscape. Staff is recommending this application be tabled (o address the seven items outlined in January 18,2005 Planner's Report. Ciundlach noted a landscape plan, signage plan, and a lighting plan must be submitted. Gundlach indicated should the Planning Commission find all the plans to be acceptable with the exception of the lighting, signage, and hnid.scaping plan, a favorable recommendation to the council could he taken, with the seven stipulations being addressed prior to tJic council review or prior to the final plat application. Gina ('arlson addrc.sscd the City Council regarding the proposal, noting that they arc taking the concept of n townhome and turning it into office lownhomes where the (kmsoii would own the building as well as the ground undemcath. Carlson Indicated 10 bulldirip aie proposed lor tliis site, witli tlic potential for 10