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11 March 1994 Elk Park Center Elk Park, Minnesota • Page 2 Through the use of a consistent palate of materials and colors the design of the smaller retail buildings are integrated with the prototype design of major tenants. The scale and spacing of brick and stone-like storefront columns provides for the necessary leasing flexibility at the small tenant shops. The design of the monumental pylon sign and the ground monument at the major entrances reflects the character of the retail shops by incorporating the base building materials and detailing with the identification of the center and it's major tenants. Landscaping: The landscaping plan of Elk Park Center creates visual, environmental and seasonal interest within and around the site. The surrounding tree lined streets and site entrances, as well as the shrub-filled islands, create a sense of rhythm and balance while directing the user to and throughout the site. Entry points are highlighted by entry feature planting which are repeated at each major entrance. Berming and plant material in areas surrounding the site create a pleasant screen for the residential neighborhood and surrounding community based facilities. The landscaping will help the Elk Park Center become a community landmark in the years to come. Major circulation routes are defined by overstory trees, clustered shrub plantings and berms, where area permit. Pedestrian pathways are accented by seasonal plantings and ornamental trees. Lighting: • Pedestrian and general site lighting needs are satisfied through the use of different type and styles of lighting fixtures. The general site lighting is provided by high pressure sodium light fixture on 35 foot high painted steel poles. These light fixtures will provide lighting levels which vary from 5 foot candles at the entrances to the major tenant spaces to 1.5 foot candles along the perimeter of the parking lot. All service area lighting fixtures have been designed and placed to maintain a "good neighbor" philosophy. These inwardly directed fixtures feature low angle cut-off type reflectors. Primary entrances, major interior drives and all pedestrian walkways, within the project site, are illuminated with an appropriately scaled decorative light fixture. These fixtures will feature a "whiter" metal halide light source. The decorative globe fixtures will be approximately 20 feet high. The lighting fixtures used for the Phase One Development will establish the standard for all future development within the entire project area. Signage: The Phase One plans indicate a "development" sign at the intersection of Freeport Avenue and the access from Highway 169. This monumental pylon sign is designed to be complementthe general architectural character of the project. It contains only the name of the development and specific identification for each of the major anchor tenants. The sign is constructed of decorative "rockfaced" concrete masonry and face brick. The monumental pylon is 35' high x 16'-8" wide. The signage portion contains a 10 foot square internally illuminated "panaflex-type" "Target" sign, an 8 foot by 10 foot internally illuminated "panaflex-type" "Cub Foods" sign and illuminated illuminated, individual letter, shopping center identification. Identification of other tenants will not be permitted. • An 8'-0" high ground monument type sign, approximately 20' long, will be located at the intersection of Freeport Avenue and Jackson Road. The design of this monument sign shall be