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Architecture. In observance of the Development Standards for Elk River Station, the building facade and exterior walls attempt to include architectural features of buildings found in historic rural raihnad stations. The exterior offers a cleazly defined and visible main entry which incorporates azchitectural character of a railway station. Additional visual interest is created by the use of arched bracing members at the eaves, variation in exterior materials, dormers and variation of roof lines. The building exterior is also comprised of aesthetically pleasing, subtle, earth tone colors. Windows and exterior doors include decorative grids to add residential character to the faFade. Exterior Building Materials. The building exterior is complimented by a variety of materials, textures and colors. The hipped roof features "high-profile" laminated, asphalt shingles which give a textured appearance. The upper floor is enhanced with decorative, maintenance-free siding product giving a "split shake" shingle appearance. The middle 2 floors aze proposed to be sided with slap-siding product made of steel or fiber- cementious material. And the ground floor exterior introduces a unique, fiber/cementious product from Nichiha Corp. which delivers the enduring appearance of brick and cultured stone. Exterior Lighting. Exterior building lighting will include some fixtures azchitechually integrated with the building style, together with building and parking illumination for security purposes. Parking lot lighting will be provided by light poles, no higher than 25 feet, featuring "shoe-box" style, "full cut-ofP' lenses to limit illumination of neighboring properties. Signage. The site plan proposes one, free-standing, monument sign located at the entry drive. The sign design compliments the overall architectural design of the project. The sign materials compliment the exterior elements of the building, include landscape plantings at the base and will be illuminated. A separate sign permit will be issued in accordance with the City sign ordinance. No additional wall signs or free standing signs are contemplated at this time. Trash, Outdoor Storage, Loading Area. Trash collection and dumpsters are incorporated into the overall building design. Trash dumpsters are located in a central portion of the underground parking garage and are concealed from view. The proposed development does not involve any outdoor storage or loading docks. Landscaping. The site is proposed to be generously landscaped with a combination of overstory trees, ornamental trees, coniferous trees, shrubs and flowers. All other exposed ground areas aze landscaped with sod. Landscape plantings are also placed in the parking lot islands and around the perimeter of the building. All landscaped areas are irrigated with an underground, automated sprinkler system. Due to the close proximity to the townhome dwelling to the east, a landscape buffer is proposed along the east properly line to provide visual screen'ng of the pazking and traffic from the neighboring townhomes. Due to the large, existing natural wetland basin on the north half of this lot, the calculation for minimum tree plantings is measured using the perimeter of the upland portion of the site. 'T'his perimeter dimension dictates a minimum of 40 to 41 trees. The