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. . . Case File: CU 06-27 Page 11 Shopping carts will be stored in a cart corral that is fully integrated to the building and will not be in the parking area. The proposed cart corral is located at the store's entrance and is enclosed by a brick and glass wall that blends in with the rest of the building. Lighting Although lighting is shown on the flared downward columns at the entrance, it is not indicated what type they will be. B.9.3 All exterior fixtures must have downward-directed light sources (full cut-o.ff). B.9.1 lighting can be used to accentuate columns. Lighting shall comply with the design standards and City ordinances. Sign age B.8.3 Businesses shall be allowed a minimum if one (1) and a maximum if three (3) wall signs per building - onlY one (1) wall sign is allowed per fa{ade. One (1) prqjecting sign is allowed. B.8.4 Wall Signs: Maximum sign size shall be 5% if thefacade to which the sign is affixed. Two wall mounted signs at 46.35 square feet are shown on the elevations. The east elevation is 3,013.3 square feet in size and the sign is 1.54% of that area. The south elevation is 1996.8 square feet in size and the sign is 2.33% of that area. Each sign meets the design guidelines for size. No projecting signs are being proposed, but the guidelines state B.8.6 Projecting Signs: Maximum sign area shall be 6 square feet. Distance from the lower edge if the signboard to the ground shall be a minimum if 7 feet. All signage will require a sign permit and be required to meet the requirements of the Elk Ridge Center Design Guidelines. Summary of Building Design In summary of the design, the building is compatible with the development by respecting established patterns of building orientation, style, massing, height and scale to those that have been already approved/built. The proposal utilizes complementary architectural features and materials. It also implements design elements and features include building heights, architectural style, building form, rhythm of details, materials, textures and color. Grading/Drainage Grading, drainage and utilities are addressed in the City Engineers memorandum dated December 7, 2006. Recommendation The location of the proposal is consistent with the Development Plan, the use is a Permitted Use in Planned Unit Development Agreement, the use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the building design meets the Elk Ridge Center Development Design Standards and the Landscaping is consistent with the Development Plan. The Zero Lot Line Development complies with the standards set forth in Section 30-654. S:\PLANNING\Case Files\2006\CUP\CU 06-27 Aldi's\CU 06-27_PC-3.doc