05-19-2008 Planning Commission Packet

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� v � �1 08-3360 May 19,2008 � Page 5 of 6 Signage The signage standards for the B-1 district are used to address signage requirements within the B-6 Highway Commercial zones. The sign allowance is essentially one square foot of signage per one lineal foot of frontage. The property as a whole contains . � approximately 754 lineal feet in frontage, which would allow for approximately 754 square feet of signage. ' There is one monument sign, at the southeast corner,of the site, as well as signs on the . front and rear of the building proposed. The proposed signs would be well within the allowed square footage. Landscaping _ � Bonestroo, the City's engineering consultant, was asked to have one of its landscape � architects evaluate the landscape plan. That review has not been completed. The plan does not comply with the cade requirements for interior parking lot landscaping. A revised plan is required that satisfies the code requirements and responds to issues that � may be identified by the landscape architect. Landscaping can contribute to clean water and clean air and reduced energy costs as well as the aesthetics of a site. � Lighting � � The B-6 Highway Commercial District does not require specific lighting requirements; however the applicants are�required to comply with City Code Section 78-1573, which � governs light transmission. The application did not include a lighting plan. Parking lot lighting should match the lighting for the Orono Professional Building. Building lighting information should be provided. Sanitary Sewer and Water Services • There axe sewer and water services to serve the building. Short, public water main extensions will be necessary if on-site fire hydrants are required. Surface Water Management . Parking lot drainage will be piped to the Stonebay storm water pond. This pond was � . designed with ponding capacity for this property. Wayzata Boulevard runoff wil�l continue to flow into the low area within the right of way. A permit will be required from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Connectivity to Surrounding Development The reason for the Planned Unit Development designation was to ensure congruity to the � . surrounding institutional commercial and residential development. The Planning Commission is encouraged to discuss the site's relationship to the area and the appropriateness of the proposed building design and location.