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<br />Elk River Developlli~nt <br />August 23, 1994 <br /> <br />Page 5 <br /> <br />~-----_..._-_._---------------._. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Planned Unit Developments typically establish a theme or some <br />continuity in the landscaping. Staff will work with the developer's <br />landscape architect to establish a common species or identifiable <br />feature that can be carried throughout the project. Because this PUD <br />has a small area the "theme" may not be as pronounced as Elk Park <br />Center, which covers a larger area and is repeated throughout the fifty <br />(50) acres. <br /> <br />Staff recommends the conifers proposed within the fifty (50) foot buffer <br />area vary in size with a minimum of six to eight (6-8) feet in height. <br />This will assist in provide immediate screening to the east and <br />establish some variation to the landscaping. Also, there should be <br />some additional landscaping included within the landscaped setback <br />along Highway 169. . <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Building Elevations L Architecture <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />The proposed buildings consist of a combination of stucco, rock faced <br />block, glass, and a fabric canopy. Staff recommends that an <br />architectural element be consistent throughout the development and <br />be incorporated with each of the buildings. Also, it is recommended <br />further consideration be given to enhancing the architectural <br />appearance of each of the buildings. One way this may be <br />accomplished is varying the roof line or providing relief on the building <br />facade. <br /> <br />Rooftop equipment should be screened from public view. The most <br />effective means of establishing this is with a parapet wall around the <br />building. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Signage <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Signage is an element of a planned unit development that can <br />establish continuity throughout the project. As the Planning <br />Commission and City Council have approved for previous PUD's and <br />most recently, typical commercial projects, one monument style sign <br />identifying the shopping center will be permitted along with wall <br />signage consisting of individual letters. Staff recommends that one <br />monument style sign with a maximum height of ten (10) feet and area <br />of 100 square feet be allowed for the restaurant on the south end of the <br />site. Furthermore, because of the proximity of the residential to the <br />east, no signage will be allowed on the east elevations of any of the <br />buildings or along Dodge Avenue. <br /> <br />erdevel.doc <br />