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Memo to City CounciUP 99-6, CU 99-5 <br />March 15, 1999 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />Pond Area <br /> <br />The pond area to the rear of the site will be fenced off from the commercial <br />area and left open to the residential area to the east. The fence will be of <br />wood construction similar to Coburns with a gate to allow for maintenance <br />and access in case of emergencies. <br /> <br />Li~htine <br /> <br />The site plan shows 2 light standards in the parking lot and 4 in parking <br />islands. Locating of lights in parking islands can conflict with locating shade <br />trees in them. Staff requested that deciduous overstory trees be planted in <br />the parking islands to provide shade over the parking lot; the applicant has <br />proposed ornamental trees instead. <br /> <br />The building lighting is unclear at this time. <br /> <br />Dumpster Enclosures <br /> <br />The needs of the individual tenants are uncertain and no dumpster location <br />or structure has been indicated on the site plan. The apphcant will be <br />required to enclose any garbage in a structure to be constructed to match the <br />principal structure. <br /> <br />Drainage and Utilities <br /> <br />The plat reflects all the required drainage and utihty easements. <br /> <br />The Elk River Fire Chief has requested that three additional fire hydrants be <br />installed as directed by the City Engineer. <br /> <br />Landscaping Plan <br /> <br />The landscape plan appears to conform with the City landscape ordinance. <br /> <br />The landscape ordinance requires 30 overstory trees, 15 ornamental trees, <br />and 15 conifers. Not more that 50°A of those required overstory and <br />ornamental trees shall be comprised of. one species. <br /> <br />All landscaped areas including tree islands require underground irrigation. <br />All trees or shrubs in lawn areas should be mulched to the drip edge at the <br />time of planting to prevent damage to the trunks during maintenance and to <br />enhance moisture retention. <br /> <br />\\elkriver\sys~shrdoc\planning\stevewen\ccmmo\p99-6cc.doc <br /> <br /> <br />