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Case File: CU 06-23 Page 3 The majority of the building will be about 16-feet in height with an area within the center of the mass being approximately 26-feet in height. This center area is higher to maximize daylight through clerestory windows. The public entrance into the library will be on the west side of the building near a pedestrian drop- off loop. The exterior of the building will consist of aluminum storefront, glazing, brick and zinc panels and decorative colored glass for areas of focus. The service area along the south face of the building will enclose the trash dumpster and transformer and will be screened with an eight-foot tall masonry wall on the north and east sides. A gate and fence screen this area from the south. There is a proposed area on the southwest comer of the building for a 1,SOO square foot coffee shop / cafe. This area is being looked at as a pricing alternative and could possibly be constructed. This area would have minimal impacts on the required parking and there is adequate space on site for additional parking. S ignage The main building signage is proposed along the west elevation. This signage is to be aluminum cast letters, lS-inch high, to read "Elk River Public Library". A double sided, backlit, 30 square foot sign is proposed on the chimney which will read "Library'~ Currently no monument sign is being proposed, but if desired in the future, it will be located on either side of the entrance drive. The signage shall not be taller than the monument sign for the City Hall/Public Safety campus, not to exceed 20-feet in height. Lighting Four decorative light poles (25-feet tall) will be located in the public parking lot with one in the staff parking area. These lights will meet the LEED requirements for zero fall out lighting, which means no lighting will cross the property line. This does not decrease the amount of lighting, only the type of fixture and direction. There will also be 10 decorative lighting bollards along the front turn around and entry. The back drive thru will also have 5 decorative lighting bollards and 4 at staff entry area. The canopy/overhang area is also provided with downlighting. Additional fixtures will be installed at required exits as required by code. Hours of Operation The current hours of operation are: Mondays and Wednesdays 10 am-S pm Tuesdays and Thursdays 12 pm - S pm Fridays 10 am - 5 pm Saturdays 9 am 2 pm Sundays the Library is closed. S:\pLANNING\Case Files\2006\CUP\CU 06-23 Elk River Library\CU 06-23_CC.doc