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01/23-9S 15:08 0612 337 5601 DSU. INC.0004 006 entrance location (for either a two-way or right-in-only access) needs to be reviewed by a traffic engineer. If the southern access Is eliminated, the internal circulation to accommodate the bank drive-up tellers and Culver connection would be through the front parking bay. This may result In some parking and access conflicts. 4. Architectural Treatmer)t The developer needs to provide elevations of ell building facades for City review. The architectural treatment of any building on this site needs to reflect the following. The site is located at one of only three north/south crossing points in the Lake Minnetonka area. The County Road 19/County Road 15 Intersection is the mainr cross roads between the lower and upper Lake MinnetonltH arf»as . The architectural treatment of the sits needs reflect the importance of this Intersection and to help set the tone for the area. In addition/ the architectural treatment of the site needs to reflect the transition between the commercial uses and the adjacent residential uses. The architecture, and landscaping must protect and enhance the identity and character of the surrounding setting. The building needs to incorporate and express suitable architectural Style, character, scale, design detailing, materials, colors, and signing. The architectural style and detailing needs to be of a higher quality. The scale and massing of the proposed building needs to be more sympathetic to the surroundings. The proposed building includes a large asphalt shingle roof that is a major visual part of the building. This roof may need to be broken into more planes, reduced somewhat In overall mass and height. The cupola Is a nice idea. The roof should « also be constructed of a visually higher quality.material (IE. cedar shakes). Cedar shingles are not listed as approved materials In the City code. However, the use of high quality cedar shakes for roofs and siding Is in character with the lake area. The Other proposed materials are generally suitable. All facades also need to Incorporate, more and better detailing and fenestration. The porticos and entrances are fairly large and flat (In the same plane as the fascia). The curved atgn panels are overly repetitive and would be difficult to read. *>. 5. Tr^sh Enclosuri» The trash enclosure should be attached to building In an architecturally appropriate manner at the northern end of the building. 6. Outdoor Seating Area Outdoor spaces and seating areas need to incorporate appropriate design features, scale, detailing, locations, landscaping, and lighting. -3-