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JUN 04 '93 11:09 ERW INC. P.7 • Steve Rohlf June 4, 1993 Page 6 around the Menard's outdoor storage area. Earth berms should be used along the east and west sides of Freeport Ave. to minimize views to the large parking areas. There appears to be enough space between the sidewalk and the parking lot for a 3-4 foot sodded berm. There is no indication on the site plan whether the developer proposes to ask Mn/DOT to remove any trees in the highway right-of-way. We recommend that these trees, if any,be spared unless they are destroyed by grading. Since no vegetation analysis drawing was submitted, it is difficult to tell where the trees are. Other Landscaping Recommendations We have included a list of other recommendations for the landscaping plan in Appendix A. . Facade Materials • A building facade design has been proposed that will make the project appear as a coordinated unit, except for the outlot buildings, which will have individual designs dictated by the franchise. The basic materials are rock-face concrete block, face brick, decorative glazed concrete block and prefinished metal canopies. Colors should be proposed for City approval. The materials on the rear sides of the buildings will be the same rockface block as used on the front along with decorative, colored banding. Minimum standards for the materials for outlot buildings should be submitted for City review and approval. In front of the parking lot between Cub Foods and Wal-Mart there will be a wrought iron fence with a low wall and pilasters made of the same materials as the building facades. Signs Wall Signs . The building facade design has created a "sign band" which will guide the placement of walls signs. It is not clear whether the tenants will be required to install signs with individual back-lit letters or whether they will be able to use the less attractive back-lit plastic panels. We recommend the use of the individual letters. This information should be submitted for City review prior to final approval and made part of the Developer's