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Landscaping The subject property is located within the Wild and Scenic River District,which outlines strict design criteria to visually conceal structures from view from the Mississippi River, set forth by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Staff recommends providing a landscape buffer along Yale Street in order to prevent visual impairments from both the river and adjacent residential properties.The applicant is proposing to provide screening along the west side of the property,along with screening from the loading zone. Façade and Exterior Walls As previously mentioned there are development standards within PUD. The proposed materials for the Casey's convenience store consist of stone veneer,brick and stucco. The finish materials appear consistent with the development standards. The convenient store should offset the wall over 50 feet in length with pilasters or angular forms and provide variation in the rooflines to be consistent with the design guidelines. The Site Plan indicates there is a dumpster enclosure on the east side of the building. The dumpster enclosure should be constructed of the same materials as the principal building. Canopies located over pump islands are allowed provide the architectural design,colors and character of the canopy shall be consistent with the principle buildings on site.Additionally,canopy lighting shall consist of canister spot lights recessed into a canopy. No portion of the light source or fixture may extend below the bottom face of the canopy. Per the PUD,signs on the canopy shall be considered wall signage. Signage All freestanding signs shall be setback 10 feet from all property lines. Monument signs are permitted for each freestanding building within the PUD. The maximum height is 10 feet and the maximum sign area is 100 square feet. The sign should be constructed of brick or face brick; the proposed sign as outlined in the `Sign Packet'meets this standard. However, the site plans for this location indicate a freestanding pylon sign,which is not consistent with the PUD standards.The site plans should be updated to indicate the approved signage for the site. The convenience store and canopy are allowed two wall signs not to exceed seven percent (7%) of the building wall. The proposed sign plan indicates 11 wall signs between the canopy and building for surface and advertising signs. A revised sign plan will need to be submitted meeting the PUD standards. Additionally, the development standards specifically states "Awning and canopy signs shall not be illuminated." The proposed awning is shown with illumination,which is not consistent with the PUD standards and should be removed. Applicable Regulation The issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered only if the use at the proposed location: 1. Will not endanger, injure or detrimentally affect the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity or the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the thy. The use will not endanger,injure or detrimentally affect the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity or the public health, safety,morals,comfort,convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city. The City Council approved the PUD allowing convenience stores as a CUP in order to review proposals to mitigate any possible negative impacts on the neighborhood or city. With the proposed conditions,any negative impacts should be mitigated. N:\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\CUP\CU 17-21 Casey's\4-Planning Commission\CU 17-21 4.4 PC 8-22-17.docx