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. . . Memo to the City Council/CD 99-11 April 19, 1999 Page 3 be a hardship. They would be prefer upgrading the lighting at a time significant parking lot improvements are made. Landscapine The site is well vegetated with existing many existing trees. The proposed expansion will require the removal of 4 existing trees. Staff has requested that the applicant replace the 4 removed trees and provide a buffer from the residential properties on the north. The Landscape Ordinance requires screening when: A. All nonresidential principal and accessory uses including off-street parking, except business signs, which are situated within fifty (50) feet of a residential district, shall be screened from such district by a wall, fence and/or landscaping of not less than eighty percent (80%) opacity. The landscape plan submitted shows a conifer buffer along the north property line. The proposed buffering is well intended, however, could be improved with a mix of trees and shrubs that "fit in" with the existing vegetation and power line along that property line. Garbaee Enclosure The garbage and recycling will be contained within the building. Drainaee and Utilities The applicant will be required to provide 10 foot drainage and utility easements around the perimeter of the site. (See attached Howard R. Green memorandum) Biens No new signs have been proposed. Any new signs will be require a sign permit from the City of Elk River. Board of Adjustments On March 23, the Board of Adjustments granted the applicant a variance (V 99-3) from the parking setbacks to allow the widening of the driveway around the church. The existing driveway around the church is non- conforming situation and located within the setback area. f:\shrdoc\planning\stevewen\ccmmo\cu99 1 1 cc.doc