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#04-2974 Stonebay Marketplace May 13,2004 Page 4 E. Buildinf Height. B-6 height limit is 30'. The Walgreens building has a roofpeak height of 28'3" for the bulk of the building, and 32'6" for the entrance comer ‘parapet’ roof peak. The retail buildings have a basic height of 24'-8" with gable peaks extending to 33'-4.5" high. Staff recommends acceptance of these heights as proposed. F. Landscaping. Exhibits L2.1 and L7.1 are the landscaping plans and details for this property. These plans meet the general B-6 guidelines in terms of required information detail. Tlie applicants have indicated in their revised narrative that the proposed landscaping exceeds the requirements of the B-6 District. The landscape plans have been submitted to Phil Carlson of DSU, Inc. for review and comment. His comments are attached as Exhibit K and are summarized as follows; 1. Plans appear to meet the B-6 landscaping requirements. Irrigation of all landscape areas will be required and must be shown on final plans. Performance bond (letter of credit) will be required. Loading area screening at rear of buildings is adequate but could be beefed up. Ground and roof mounted mechanical equipment appears to be adequately screened. Parking area island just outside Walgreens entrance doors should be vegetated (flowers or shrubs) rather than simply concrete. Add sidewalk connection from Willow/12 intersection to Walgreens entrance. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. A discussion of the landscaping plan was held by the Planning Commission on April 19. Planning Commission generally determined that additional boulevard trees along the Highway 12 frontage are not strictly necessary due to the retail nature of this site. Additional detail has been provided regarding screening of trash facilities in Plan Sheet L2.1 and the two Cross-Section Exhibits. The applicants have indicated their discussions with MnDOT and Hennepin County yielded no apparent ‘roadblocks’ to the use of Outlet B for the terraced seating area. It was noted that the City will ultimately be responsible for the Outlet as the turnback of Highway 12 occurs a few years hence. G. Afchitectnral Standards. Applicant has advised that he will work with the City to provide a face brick color acceptable to all parties. Applicant has provided samples ofbuilding exterior material samples for review and approval, incorporating daricer colored brick. Revised elevations of the two westerly retail buildings have been submitted, and they appear to incorporate a variety of architectural features in common with the Walgreens building. 3. Additional Site Plan Elements Pedestrian_Acce§^. In general, pedestrian access and circulation has been refined to a level acceptable to staff however, an additional, niore direct designated pedestrian connection to the Walgreens main entry from the WilUnv Drive has been suggested and should be incorporated into the plans. This may result in the loss of one parking stall.