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Memo to City CouncillP 99.6, CU 99-5 March 15, 1999 Page 3 • Pond Area • The pond area to the rear of the site will be fenced off from the commercial area and left open to the residential area to the east. The fence will be of wood construction similar to Coburns with a gate to allow for maintenance and access in case of emergencies. Lighting The site plan shows 2 light standards in the parking lot and 4 in parking islands. Locating of lights in parking islands can conflict with locating shade trees in them. Staff requested that deciduous overstory trees be planted in the parking islands to provide shade over the parking lot; the applicant has proposed ornamental trees instead. The building lighting is unclear at this time. Dumpster Enclosures The needs of the individual tenants are uncertain and no dumpster location or structure has been indicated on the site plan. The applicant will be required to enclose any garbage in a structure to be constructed to match the principal structure. Drainage and Utilities The plat reflects all the required drainage and utility easements. The Elk River Fire Chief has requested that three additional fire hydrants be installed as directed by the City Engineer. Landscaping Plan The landscape plan appears to conform with the City landscape ordinance. The landscape ordinance requires 30 overstory trees, 15 ornamental trees, and 15 conifers. Not more that 50% of those required overstory and ornamental trees shall be comprised of-one species. All landscaped areas including tree islands require underground irrigation. All trees or shrubs in lawn areas should be mulched to the drip edge at the time of planting to prevent damage to the trunks during maintenance and to • enhance moisture retention. \\clkrivcr\sys\shrdoc\planning\stcvcwcn\ccmmo\p99-6cc.doc