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Memo to the Planning Commission/ZC 99-6&CUP 99-27 July 27, 1999 Page 4 . adjacent to the subject property. The subject property drains to the south and into this pond. If the applicants propose to utilize the parking area south of the building to its fullest extent as indicated on the drawing titled "existing site", grading will need to occur. Currently, the grade in this area is uneven and three to four feet higher on the east side than the west side of the site. It is very likely that in order to provide flat parking areas for trailers, retaining walls will need to be installed near the building and along the east property line to maintain the slope. A grading plan will need to be submitted and approved by the City Engineer prior to any grading occurring on site. The plan should include any retaining walls necessary to maintain the slope. Landscaping The applicants have submitted a landscape plan for review by staff. The plan indicates the existing trees (9) and proposes 16 new trees. With the additional trees, the proposed plan meets the requirements of the ordinance. The new trees will need to meet the size standard in the ordinance. Many of the new trees are proposed to be located within the ten foot parking setback along the west and south property lines. Requiring curbing and/or curb stops will protect the new trees from overhaning trailers. Also proposed are additional foundation plantings along the north and west sides of the building. The applicants are proposing to irrigate the green areas, including the parking setback areas. Miscellaneous Items No trash enclosure is proposed; trash will be taken to the site of the current operation at 17230 Ulysses Street. New lights are proposed for the rear corners of the building and the southerly corners of the expanded parking area. The applicants propose to utilize the existing sign on site, with a minor text change from "Johnson Pkg" to "Novco". The subject property is not currently connected to municipal sewer and water. The applicants will be required to connect once utilities are made available to the site. It is expected that utilities will be available in the fall of 1999. Connection should be completed by the fall of 2001. The property is currently unplatted. The ordinance requires platting prior to issuance of • a building permit. Presently, the applicants are proposing no changes to the building.