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M04.2M4 Ftfaniary 17,2004 ragtSoTO from all property lines. The applicant has proposed a single monument sign to be located at the south east comer of the property, 20’ off the property boundary and viewable from Highway 12, to match the signage at the dental site to the west. No sign is proposed at the Kelley Parkway access. The applicant shall be required to obtain a sign permit prior to installation to confirm that all signage regulations outlined in Section 78-78-1468 are met. Landscaping Plan The applicants have submitted a landscape plan attached as Exhibit C. The plan proposes 5 maples, 4 ashes, 8 spruces, and 8 crabapple trees to be distributed around the penmeter of the site (25 trees total). Goidflame Spirea, a landscape shrub, is proposed along the building and within the landscape islands. Section 78-797 (8) lays out specific landscaping requirements for properties located with the B-6 zoning district. The following is a list of requirements which need to be incorporated into a revised landscape plan prior to City Council approval: • An underground irrigation systems shall be installed and maintained, • The trash receptacle shall be screened. • 11 trees of at least 2 Vi inches in caliper shall be incorporated into the landscape islands, • A landscaping estimate shall be submitted to the City in an amount equal to the percentage requirement outlined in Section 78-797, and • A landscape performance security shall be required, prior to Council approval, at an amount equal to 1 Vt times the value of the lan^caping. Lighting The B-6 Highway Commercial District does not require specific lighting requirements; however the applicants are required to comply with City Code Section 78-1573, which governs light transmission. The applicants have proposed a lighting plan that has been reviewed by the City Engineer and Planning Department staff and have deemed it appropriate. The lighting fixtures will match those on the denu! site to the west. Building Quality and Materials The type and color of the exterior building materials are proposed to match the dental building to the west. An elevation is attached as Exhibit F. The applicant has proposed rock face block for the b^. brick throughout the facades, and an eifs material will run along the top of the building. The applicant has proposed a flat roof. Planning Department staff feels the buildings exterior is acceptable and a pitched roof would make the building appear taller. All other materials, including windows and columns, will be required to match the dental building to the west. The Planning Commission should discuss the design of the building and determine if the proposed flat roof and appearance are acceptable. Connectivity to Surrounding Development The reason for the PLT>, Planned Unit Development designation was to ensure congruity to the surrounding commercial development. With the construction of 160 units of townhouses the commercial pieces along Highway 12 will all develop in the near future.