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____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 8 of 17 C. Lighting – Meets Requirements The Zoning Code requires exterior lighting to be consistent in type, design, scale, and color to create unity in the Districts. Exterior lighting for parking lots and buildings shall not be excessive and shall be directed at their intended purposes. The proposed plan includes wall mounted lights around the building, and area lights on 25’ poles in the parking lot and drive aisles. The proposed lighting is consistent with the use and the surrounding area. The Applicant has submitted a photometric plan that identifies type of light fixture, design, and pole heights. As shown on the photometric plan there are two areas along the north and west property line around the Aldi building where lumen levels exceed 0.4 foot candles as measured at the property lines. The subject parcel is not adjacent to a residential property. As a condition of approval, all lighting shall be downward directed shoebox style with flush lenses. Details about the proposed lighting are found in Attachment H. D. Screening and Fencing – Meets Requirements Screens and fencing help minimize adverse impacts of public nuisances, such as noise. The proposed trash enclosure is located on the north side of the Aldi building, and is proposed to be constructed on three sides using brick with cedar boards for the gates to match materials used on the building. The plans do not identify any rooftop mechanical equipment. Staff recommends including a requirement screening of any rooftop equipment be constructed and located so as to completely screen them from view of adjacent streets as a condition of approval. E. Landscaping – Seeks Flexibility Section 1320.06 – District Requirements Chart of the City Code requires a minimum landscape lot area of 25 percent in the B-3 District. The Applicant is proposing a landscape lot area of 15