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Page 10 of 19 decorative wall sconces. The proposed lighting is consistent with the use and the surrounding area. The Applicant has submitted a photometric plan that identifies the types of light fixtures and quantities. The Subject Property is not adjacent to a residential property. However as shown on the photometric plan, the lumen levels along the north property line do exceed 0.4 foot candles in a few instances. Additionally at the access entrance along Grey Fox Road, the lumen levels range from 1.7 to 2.5 foot candles on the travel lane. 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 F. Planning Staff will add that the Applicant has not requested any type of accent pinstripe of exterior tube lighting around the building or illumination of the carwash tunnel that would be visible to the roadway. These forms of illumination were not included on the photometric plan or as part of the building elevation review. These forms of lighting and building design have not been included in this review and would not be approved under this application. D. Screening and Fencing – Flexibility Requested Screens and fencing help minimize adverse impacts of public nuisances, such as noise. There is one trash enclosure/storage enclosure proposed for the Subject Property along the north property line. This fully enclosure building will be constructed of materials consistent with the building design (i.e. brick and limestone) on all four elevations and meets setback requirements. Half of the building will be the trash enclosure and the second half will include an exterior storage area. That outdoor storage area is intended to be a secure location for lawn maintenance equipment, snow removal equipment, salt storage, and materials for upkeep of the exterior vacuums. The north elevation of the enclosure will feature a metal trash enclosure gate and a metal door for accessing the storage area. The Applicant has shown on the architectural plans that the carwash buildings will have screening of the 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. Under Section 1325.04, Subd, 2 applicable to drive-thru facilities, the City requires a suitable screening fence shall be erected along all property lines except those which are also public right- of-way lines. Said fence shall be of a type and design approved by the Council. Planting of a type approved by the Council may also be required in addition to or in lieu of fencing. The Applicant as part of this application is not proposing any fencing along the west or north property lines. The Planning Commission should comment as part of the landscaping review if the proposed plantings are sufficient. E. Landscaping – Flexibility Requested Section 1320.06 – District Requirements Chart of the City Code requires a minimum landscape lot area of 25 percent or 27,225 square feet for the Subject Property in the B-3 District. The Applicant is proposing a landscape lot area of approximately 15% percent or 15,913 square feet. Additionally, at least 10% or 2,726 square feet of the total landscaped area (i.e. 27,255 square feet) shall be covered with perennials and/or shrubbery. The Applicant is proposing perennial and/or shrubbery of approximately 17% or 4,680 square feet. Lastly, planting islands shall occupy 10% or 996 square feet of the parking area and the landscaping plan as present complies with 1,024 square feet. The Applicant states that there is virtually no green space on the property as it exists today.