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Memo to the Planning Commission/CU 00-7 March 28,2000 Page 3 • Pedestrian Circulation TCF has shown a sidewalk adjacent the private drive to provide pedestrian access into the site and to Norwest Bank. This is consistent with the request by the Planning Commission and the City Council in 1995. Refuse Collection A dumpster and recycling enclosure has been indicated on the site plan to be constructed with materials to match the building. As indicated on the plans, the dumpster enclosure is located adjacent the drive-up lanes near the building with the doors facing Freeport Avenue. Grading and Drainage The City Engineer has not reviewed the revised Grading and Erosion Control Plan. The attached comments respond to the 1/31/00 Grading and Erosion Control Plan. (See the attached Howard R. Green Memorandum) Signs TCF is proposing to have three wall signs and one freestanding monument • style sign. The proposed wall signs face Freeport Ave, Jackson Street, and Highway 169. As proposed, the monument sign will be at the corner of Freeport and the driveway to Norwest Bank. The signs conform to the PUD sign regulations and will require a City of Elk River sign permit prior to construction of the signs. Landscaping and Screening The landscape plan is similar to that approved in 1995, however there are fewer trees and no berm separating the drive-up lanes from Freeport Avenue as requested by the Police Department. In 1995 there were 7 more conifers, 1 more overstory tree, and 3 more ornamental trees. The development of this lot will necessitate the removal of 4 existing conifers located along Jackson Street. Staff recommends that additional trees and shrubs be provided between the parking lot and Jackson Street to better buffer the residential area to the west. Also, staff recommends that the existing trees be protected during construction. 0