08-15-2005 Planning Commission Packet

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#04-2)84 I�'ebruary 17,2004 • Pagc 5 of 6 from all property lines. Tlle applicanl has proposed a single monument sign to be located at d�e south east coi-��er of the property, 20' off the property boundary �tnd view�ble from Highw�y 12, to m�tch the signage at the dental site to the west. No sign is proposed at the Kelley P�rkway access. The lpplicant shall be required to obtain � sign permit prior to installation to confirm that all signage regulations outlined in Seclion 78-78-1468 are met. Landscaping Plan The applicants have submitted a landscape plan �tt�ched as Exhibit C. The plan proposes 5 maples, 4 ashes, 8 spruces, and S crabapple trees to be distributed around the perimeter of the site (25 trees total). Goldflame Spirel, a l�ndscape shrub, is proposed along the building and within Che l�ndscape 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 incoiporated into a revised landscape plan prior to City Council approval: • An under�round ii-�igation systems sliall be installed and maintained, � The trash receptacle shall be screened, • 11 trees of at least 2 '/a inches in caliper shall be incoiporated into the landscape islands, • A landscaping estimate sllall 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 '/z times the value of the landscaping. Lighting The B-6 Highway Commercial District does not require specific lighting requirements; however the applicants are required to comply witl� City Code Section 78-1573, which governs light transmission. The applicants 11ave proposed a lighting plan that has been reviewed by the City Engineer and Planning Department staff and have deemed it appi-opriate. The lighting fixtures will match those on the dental site to the west. Buitding Quality and Materials The type 1nd color of the exterior building materials are proposed to inatch the dental building to the west. An elevation is �ttached as Exhibit F. The applicant has proposed rock face block for the base, brick throughout the facades, �nd an eifs material will run along the top of the building. The applicant has proposed � flal roof. Planning Department staff feels the buildings exterior is �cceplable and a pilched roof would make tlze building appear laller. All olher inatei•ials, including windows and columns, will be required to malch the dental building lo che wesl. The Planning Commission should discuss lhe design of the building and detennine if the proposed flat roof and appearance are acceptable. Connectivity to Surrounding Development The reason for lhe PUD, P1lnned Unit Developmenl designation w�ts to ensure congruity to the SU1T011I1C�111g commercial development. Wit11 the construction of 160 unils of townhouses the commercial pieces along Highway 12 will all develop in the near future.