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n =Total Number of Buildings A =Project Area in Square Feet B. Building Height and Setback. To accomplish the intensity and scale of development consistent with the defined purpose of the GB District, multi- story buildings will be encouraged. 1. Building height will be regulated only as it affects the safety of occupants, compatibility with other uses and buildings, and other City and District requirements. 2. The use of stepped building heights is encouraged to provide visual transition. This applies to both multi-building complexes and single buildings. 3. The location of buildings relative to their heights will consider views and relationship from within the GB District and from public and private areas off the site. 4. Minimum building setback requirements are fifty (50) feet from all streets and exterior project property lines and twenty (20) from all interior property lines, except that interior lot line setback requirements may be modified by the city in the project review process if specific conditions of the project plan justify modification. C. Landscaping. Appropriate and unified landscaping is essential to effectively meet the defined purpose of the GB District. 1. A landscape plan shall be submitted as required in Section 1325.05, Subd 1, of the Zoning Code. 2. Special landscape enhancement of views from I-694 and I-35W will be required. D. Building Exteriors. The appearance of buildings is the most important component in land development. Accomplishing the stated purpose of the GB District requires particular concern for building design. 1. The arrangement, geometry and massing of individual buildings shall be responsive to the arrangement, geometry and massing of the whole of the GB District. 2. Exterior building treatment (wall surfaces) shall be of brick, stone, glass or any combination thereof, except trim and accessories may be metal. 36 186721v2