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^/B/r C Proposed ameaded Arcbitcclunil re«|uircnicDls to replace 10.45 Subd. <(J): Archilectural Standards. I. 3. 4. It is not the intent of the City to restrict design freedom unduly when reviewing project architecture in connection with a site and building plan. However, it is in the best interest of the City to promote high standards of architectural design and compatibility with surrounding structures and neighborhoods. Architectural plans shall be prepared by an architect or other qualified persons acceptable to the City and shall show the follow ing for all structures in tlic U-6 District: a) elevations of all sides of the building; b) type and color of exterior building materials; c) a typical floor plan; d) c) dimensions of all structures; the location of trash and recycling containers and of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipntent. Unadorned prestressed concrete panels, concrete block and unfinished metal sliall not be permitted as exterior materials for principal and accessory buildings. This restriction shall apply to all principal structures and to all accessory buildings except tho se not visible from prope rty line, llie city may, at its discretion, allowAJiy c?rtCT architecturally enhanced block or concrete panels. Accessory buildings shall be architecturally compatible with pri ncipal structures. All rooftop or ground mounted mechanical equipment and e.xterior trash and recycling storage areas shall be fuUv enclosed or screened so as to not be visible with materials compatible with the principal structure. Lo w"pro filc» self co ntained mechanieal units which blend in the building architectufe are exempt fro m the screening requirement. Underground utilities shall be provided for all new and substantially renovated structures rsubstantially reno\*oted shall mean when the renovations exceed 30% of the pre-renovation value of the structure V i i! i