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Target Technology Center/CD 05-16 September 6, 2005 Page 3 The proposed plan provides for 30 parking spaces with an additional 64 proof of parking spaces located along the north and west sides of the building. The technology center will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year; however the number of employees on site at any given time will range from 10 to 20. Landscaping The proposed landscape plan utilizes berming and landscaping for screening. The berm located adjacent to Waco Street will range in height from 8 -10 feet above grade, which will screen the loading docks which face this street. The berms along the south side of project are 4 and 6 feet high, respectively. Also located along the south property line will be the storm water pond as noted in the City Engineer's memo. In addition to the berm, the building will have a concrete wall surrounding the exterior which will provide additional screening for the cooling towers and above ground storage tank. The landscape plan indicates a use of native deciduous trees, as well as coniferous trees as required by the ordinance. The ordinance requires 112 trees, and the landscape plan complies with the ordinance requirements. The site will be vegetated with a combination of standard turf adjacent to the building as well as prairie seed throughout the remainder of the site. The detention pond will be seeded with a lowland rain garden mix as recommended by MnDOT. Building Material and Design The building is constructed of a combination of materials including aluminum, steel, metal panels, face brick, and precast concrete panels. The percentage of these materials meets the design guidelines of the Business Park District. However, the requirement for changes in depth is not met by the building design for the west and south walls. The ordinance requires a 4 foot change in depth for walls exceeding 160 feet in length. The screening wall which is 10 feet in height is comprised of precast concrete panels; these panels should be integrally colored or exposed aggregate to comply with the ordinance standards. The building itself will be 44 feet in height to the top of the parapet. For security purposes, there will be no signage on the building. Grading. Drainage and Utilities These items are addressed in the City Engineer's memo. Planning Commission Action The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing regarding the request at their August 26, 2005 meeting. One resident spoke regarding the request and requested that the building be "flipped" 180 degree such that the cooling towers and water tank be located facing north. It was explained by the applicant that the water tank develops ice in the winter and therefore S,\PLANNING\Case Files\2005\CU 05-16 Target\09 06 05 CC memo. doc