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Memo to Planning Commission/CU 04-27 September 28,2004 Page 2 Crossing PUD.The lot is 2.54 acres in size.The Hillside Estates residential development abuts the lot on the east. Site Plan Access and parking The site plan includes 43 new parking spaces. A total of 65 parking spaces are required for the proposed building.There are 36 spaces available on the north side of the building, on the Coborns lot,which are available through a shared parking agreement. The one access to the site will be from the existing driveway.There are two connections to the existing parking on the south side of Coborns. The dumpster is located near the northeast corner of the building. It will be constructed of the same material as the building. The building will screen it from the majority of the parking area and the public street. Building Elevations The building will be L-shaped and one story tall. It is proposed to be brick on all sides with a vinyl border around the top. The building has a residential appearance.The entrances are highlighted with canopies and changes in the roof lines.The main entrance will be in the center of the building facing northwest;there are also secondary entrances on the north, west and south sides. Grading,Drainage and Utilities Grading, drainage and Utility issues are addressed in the City Engineer's memo. Landscaping The landscape plan complies with the landscape ordinance. The plan includes 23 trees with a mix of 12 overstory trees, 6 ornamental trees and 5 evergreen trees. The overstory trees are planted out front and along the south side of the building;the evergreen trees are planted around the dumpster enclosure to provide screening, and the ornamental trees are located on the east side of the building. The plan also includes foundation plantings. The landscape should include a note that says all landscaped areas shall be irrigated. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the conditional use permit with the following conditions: 1. All comments of the City Engineer are addressed 2. Cross access and parking easement are recorded between this property and Coborns 3. The dumpster enclosure shall be constructed of the same materials as the building. 4. All landscaped areas shall be irrigated. S:\PLANNING\Case Files\2004\CU 04-27 Phoenix Entp\CU04-27PC9-28.doc