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Memo to Mayor and City Council/Case No.'s P 03-09 and CU 03-25 September 15, 2003 Page 4 Grading, Drainage ,md Utilities Grading, drainage and utility issues are addressed in the City Engineer's memo Landscaping The landscape plan complies with the requirements of the Landscape Ordinance. The overstory and deciduous trees are located along the north and south property lines. Black hills spruce are used to screen the dumpster enclosure. Ornamental trees are located around the building and at the northwest corner of the site. All landscape areas shall be irrigated. Building and Canopy E~ The applicant is proposing a unique style of architecture for this building with angled walls and tiked towers. The exterior material of the building will be a mix of textured concrete block and EFIS. The applicant is proposing a backlighted canopy. The lighted portion of the canopy will be 3 feet high. No information regarding the brightness of the illumination has been provided. The canister lights on the bottom of the canopy should be recessed so that glare from the lights does not shine on to adjacent streets and properties. Signage One freestanding sign is proposed. The sign will be located along Highway 169. It is proposed to be a pylon design. The sign can be up to 35 feet high with a maximum size of 150 square feet. The dimensions of the freestanding sign are not included on the elevations. The project is allowed 3 wall signs per occupant with a maximum. The size is based on the linear footage of building frontage up to a maximum 300 square feet per occupancy. Eight wall signs are shown on the building elevations. There are two signs for the convenience store, two signs for the service center, one sign for the lube center, two signs for the car wash and one sign for them detail center. There are also signs proposed for the canopy. All signage will have to comply with the sign ordinance. Planning Commission Meefinq At the August 20th Planning Commission meeting no one spoke at the public hearing. The Commission's discussion focused on the canopy lighting. They asked the applicant to provide the staff with additional information regarding the lighting details of the canopy prior to the September 15th Council meeting. Recommendafion The Planning Commission and staff recommend that the City Council approve the preliminary plat for Mississippi Highlands with the following conditions: S:\PLANNING\Case Files\2003\CU 03-25 ER Auto Stop\CC9-15.doc