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Zoning File #2326 January' 16, 1998 Page 10 G. n. I. Loading berths. No loading berm on the site plan, and presumably are no intended. Staff would note that retail uses, especially restaurant type uses, may involve daily deliveries, and such uses that are franchises might involve fairly large delivery vehicles. Applicant should define how deliveries will occur to the site, and for instance, if they use the rear entrance, applicant should demonstrate that there is sufficient width in that rear alley way to accommodate drive through traffic as well as delivery traffic. "Drive-in standards". Zoning Code Section 10.61, Subd. 19 discusses standards for "drive-in establishments". It is unclear whether the intent of this section is to regulate drive-in restaurants, or general drive through service uses. The requirements include construction of a screening fence along "the lot line", presumably finding that a drive-in use is not something one wants to look at. In the conte.xt of the proposed bank drive through, staff would assume that the canopy and drive through facilities will be commensurate in character with the building, and will not require any unusual fencing or screening. Landscape plan. The City’s landscape consultant, Wally Case of DSU, Inc., has been requested to review the general layout of this site, including landscape plan. His written comments will be available late in tlie week of January 20. It should be noted that the site contains approximately 10-15 mature hardwoods at the north end of the site, all of which will apparently be removed as part of tliis development. Applicant should define whether there are any mature trees on the site that will be preserved. It would appear that the scattered nature of those trees will make preser%ation difficult. Planning Commission should review the landscape plan and ultimately the comments by Mr. Case, and conclude whether any revisions are appropriate. While the landscape plan is fairly detailed. Case has suggested that much more landscaping is needed to not only replace the trees being lost but to help in providing a transition to the residential surroundings. Hardwood boulevard trees are proposed approximately every 50'; more are likely needed, and unless significant changes are made to the boulevard, the trees will be growing up from a sidewalk. The existing sidewalk along Shadywood Road extends from the intersection of 15 and 19 northward to the north boundary of this property. The total proposed depth from Shadywood Road curb to parking lot curb is only 12', and if half that is taken up by sidewalk, applicant must detail how boulevard landscaping will be established in the remainder. Staff recommends that a much more thorough landscape plan be presented.