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Zoning File #2326 January 16, 1998 Page 8 E. F. front foot of frontage. Since the site has approximately 380’ of frontage. 380 s.f. of signage would be allowed. The proposed facade signage would appear to use up approximately half of this allowance. Does Planning Commission have any concerns about the visual appeal of the curved facade sigange? No detail has been provided for the two entrance monuments and the pylon sign. Detail must be provided in order that those signs can be approved. Staff questions whether the entrance signage is overkill, given the very visible facade signage proposed. Section 10.61, Subd. 1 provides general standards for signage. Subd. 3 provides standards for signage in the B Districts, noting that no individual sign shall exceed 50 s.f. in area. All signs are to be located no closer than 10' from any property line. The two entrance monuments and the pylon sign are proposed within 2' of the front lot line, and the City Engineer notes that those locations as proposed may impact visibility for tralTic exiting the site. Staff would recommend that the entrance monuments be relocated to meet the required 1 O' setback, and detail of those signs provided prior to their approval, if they are determined to be appropriate. Lighting . A minimal detail lighting plan for the site is shown on the site plan, sheet A-1. Section 10.60, Subd. 8 requires that lighting be shielded to prevent the sources of light from being detectable at the lot line. Also, lighting shall be directed away from residential districts and public streets. A more detailed lighting plan should be provided by applicant. Parking standards. Section 10.61, Subds. 4-10 establish parking regulations. Applicant's site plan indicate a requirement of 1 space for 200 s.f. of net floor area for the office and bank uses, and 1 space for each 150 s.f. of net floor area of retail area, which meets code standards. However, the code also requires one stall for each 80 s.f. of public space for restaurants, hence the use of the building will dicate parking needs to a great extent. The net floor area reported by applicant is approximately 9,700 s.f. which would be reasonable for an 11,000 s.f. building. This results in a net parking requirement of 56 spaces, and applicant is proposing to provide 62 spaces including 3 handicapped. Therefore, the proposed number of parking stalls appears to meet code requirements if restaurant uses are not accounted for. No joint parking is defined in this plan. However, staff is aware that the owners of the Culvers property had intended to use parking on this site for overflow. Applicant should provide the City with additional detail as to any arrangements made with Culvers regarding use of parking areas. Such Joint parking is regulated in Section 10.61, Subd. 6, and if intended, applicant should show that the proposed joint parking