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Memo to the Mayor and City Council/CU96-12 December 16, 1996 Page 3 also proposed along the west property hne along the driveway which provides access to the rear of the lot. · Landscaping The apphcant is proposing 3 ash trees along the frontage road and 4 maples along the west side of the front parking lot. Four ash and 5 maples are proposed along the west side of the rear parking and loading area. The zoning code requires 15 trees be planted on site. The landscaping plan comphes with what is required by the zoning code. · Architectural features The apphcant is proposing a painted metal warehouse with brick facing on the side facing the road. The zoning code requires that 25% of the exterior of the building consist of materials from the hst of approved exterior building finishes. Painted metal is not on the hst but brick facing is. · Grading and drainage The City Engineer has reviewed the grading and drainage plan and outhned his concerns in his letter dated 9/20/96. The grading and drainage plan should be revised to address his concerns. · Existing signage and storage The existing signage exceeds what is allowed. The signage on the site should be made to comply with the sign ordinance. The semi-trailer that is currently parked on site and used for storage should be removed prior to the issuance of a building permit. Planning Commission Meeting At the Planning Commission meeting held September 24, 1996 no one spoke at the pubhc hearing. The apphcant, when asked if he had any comments on the recommendations, indicated that his only concern was having enough room to access the rear of the property along the west side of the existing building. He was concerned that requiring 5 feet of grass along the west property hne might not allow him enough room to access the proposed storage building. Recommendation Variance Request s:\council\cu96-12cc.doc