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added at least every 40 feet in order to break up large expanses of walls into smaller segments. Awnings will be added above all windows and doors as well. Commercial Facade Transparency—Meets Requirements At least 50% of the portion of the facade being reconstructed will have transparent glass. Additional windows and doors will be added to the exterior of the building to distinguish the individual retail bays. Site Furnishings and Seating Areas - Cannot be determined by submitted plans The applicant has not included details on the layout of the site furnishings or seating areas. The Zoning Code requires benches and decorative plantings near the primary entrances of the building, and that seating areas be included as part of the grilling area. Parking—Flexibility Requested The Zoning Code discourages the placement of parking between the building and the right of way. The proposed plan indicates 28 stalls in front of the retail portion of the building. The Code requires parking that is located adjacent to streets to be screened from view with plantings and wrought iron fencing. The proposed plan indicates landscaping and fencing that will be installed at a later date, due to the anticipated streetscape improvements on County Road E. The details of when this landscaping and fencing is installed still need to be worked out with the applicant. The vast majority of the parking is currently located to the rear of the building, which complies with the design standards for the B-2 District. The Code also requires concrete curb and gutter around the periphery of all parking lots, access roads, and parking lot islands. This requirement-is met by_the-proposed plans._Parking_lot islands are included that meet the requirements of the Code as well. Lighting—Meets Requirements A photometric plan was submitted and has been reviewed by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department. Revisions have been made based on Deputy Eastham's comments, and the revised plan has been approved by the Sheriff's Department. The plan complies with the City's lighting requirements. Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation—Meets requirements The applicant is proposing six-foot concrete sidewalks with a six-foot boulevard adjacent to Lexington Avenue, as is required by Code. An 8-foot sidewalk easement has also been provided to the City along County Road E. The actual sidewalk construction would not City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Special Meeting for November 28, 2012 P:IPlanninglPlanning Cases12012112-019-1201 County Road E-PUD MAster and Final Planlll-28-12-PC Report-1201 County Road E PUD.docx Page 9 of 17