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Case File: CU 07-04 Page 3 Additionally, the change from Highway Commercial to BP appears to be a more appropriate land use, as the subject parcel does not have superior Highway visibility. Conditional Use Permit The above ground storage tanks will be located within a screen walled enclosure on the east side of the building. This enclosure will be setback from Business Center Drive approximately 450 feet. The enclosure will include eight cooling towers, and one 400,000 gallon water storage tank. The storage tank is approximately 30 feet in height. The screening walls will be approximately 16 feet in height, and will appear as extension of the building walls. The storage area will include concrete pavement. There will be two gates into the enclosed area, one on the north, and one on the south. While the tank will extend above the screening wall and be visible from the street and adjacent property, the combination of the wall and the distance from the road gready reduces the visual impact of the above ground tanks from the public arena. The wall also provides visual benefit to the adjacent properties. Parking and Circulation The technology center is largely used as housing for telecommunications equipment (data collection and storage). The plan provides parking for 78 stalls, with proof of parking showing the opportunity for 113 more spaces as the need dictates. Access to the site will be via one drive off of Business Center Drive, and one off of Waco to the west. The City Engineer and applicant are working together on the final location of the Waco access, with it moving approximately 150' north of its proposed location. The City engineer supports the compromise location of the access drive, as prepared by the applicant. A paved drive will circle the building, providing adequate emergency access opportunities. Landscaping The large site will include multiple groupings of trees and plant material on the outside edge of the internal drive. A small berm is proposed, based on the grading plan, along side Business Center Drive. The berm will not screen the building, only provide interest along Business Center Drive. Staff supports the landscaping plan as proposed. Building The building will be approximately 33 feet in height, at its highest point, and constructed of a variety of materials, including precast concrete panels, and face stone. More information regarding the building materials can be found in the attached narrative. Grading, Drainage, and Utilities These items are addressed in the City Engineer's memo dated January 2, 2007. Standards for Issuance of a Conditional Use Permit (Section 30-654) The issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered only if the use at the proposed location: S:\pLANNING\Case Files\2007\CUP\CU 07-04 United Health\Staff report CC 1-16-07.doc