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<br /> <br />Page 4 of 11 <br />lot is legal nonconforming as there is not a 30 foot buffer strip between the residential property <br />to the north. The site plan shows there is 4.67 feet between the curbing and north property line. <br />Two (2) of the three (3) trees along the north property line will be removed since they are <br />nuisance trees. The Applicants had discussed adding a fence along the north boundary line as <br />part of the project scope, but that is not shown on their site plans as part of this application <br />review. <br /> <br />Between the building and the eastern property line, the Applicants are proposing to adding <br />pavement for a customer drop off area adjacent to the currently existing ADA customer ramp, <br />plus 13 parking spaces. The Applicants’ narrative notes that the County Road E driveway and <br />new parking were specifically located to minimize conflict with the roundabout design so this <br />was not fully controlled by the site. The buffer area from the back of curb to the east property <br />line ranges from 9.5 feet to 23.7 feet. Fives (5) trees are shown to be removed in this area as part <br />of the project. The site plan shows that the existing trees and vegetation along the eastern <br />property line will remain. To supplement, the Applicants’ are proposing to add vegetation under <br />the canopy of trees for supplemental screening. The landscaping plan shows a variety of shrubs <br />and three (3) of the required replacement trees in the buffer area. <br /> <br />The Planning Commission should discuss if the buffer yards are sufficient as proposed or if a <br />recommended condition of approval should be added that would require additional landscaping <br />and/or a fence between the adjacent residential properties. <br /> <br />B. Lighting – Meets Requirements <br />The existing parking lot has two flood lights attached to utility poles which will be removed. <br />As part of the Site Plan Review, the Applicants have submitted a lighting and photometric <br />plan. The NB District states that parking lot lighting shall not exceed 14 feet in height. The <br />proposed fixtures will be hooded and downcast style fixture. Section 1325.05, Subd. 3 states <br />that no lighting shall cast illumination that exceeds one foot candle on the travel lanes of <br />adjoining public streets or 0.4 foot candles on adjoining residential properties. The proposed <br />lighting and photometric plan comply with city requirements. <br /> <br />C. Trash Enclosure – Meets Requirements <br /> <br />A new trash enclosure is part of the parking lot improvements whereas today there is no <br />enclosure and the trash containers are unscreened. The trash enclosure will be located on the <br />east side of the new parking spaces. The NB District requires that trash be fully screened in a <br />masonry enclosure or stored within the principal structure. The 24’ x 12’ enclosure will be <br />constructed on three sides using concrete block with recycled vinyl boards for the gates. <br /> <br />D. Bicycle Racks – Meets Requirements <br /> <br />The Subject Property currently does not have any bike racks. This project includes the addition <br />of two (2) bicycle racks for a total of four (4) bike spaces. The NB District encourages racks to <br />be located in an area that is convenient to the main entry into the building. The proposed bike <br />racks are shown on the site plan to be located adjacent to the east side of the building near the <br />ADA parking and pedestrian area.