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Page 14 of 24 The proposed lighting plan includes poly mounted area lights and wall lights to be installed at the south and east elevations. 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. The photometric plan shows that proposed lighting at one location will exceed a meter reading of one foot candle on Connelly Avenue with a reading of 1.4 foot candles. 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. Site Furnishings – Flexibility Requested Section 1325.05 Subd. 8, J, establishes provisions for site furnishings and seating areas for new development, redevelopment, and modifications to existing sites in the B-2 District. Per the code, benches and decorative plantings shall be provided near the primary entrance of all buildings on a site. The Applicant has not indicated plans for benches or plantings to be placed near the entrance to the proposed event center. Also noted in J of Subd. 8, restaurants shall include a functional outdoor seating area with tables, chairs, planting and access to the restaurant. As a restaurant is part of the Master PUD, and the use will be established at the Subject Property in Phase II of development, the proposed development is subject to this requirement. The Applicant noted in this application that there are no plans for an outdoor seating area and that the porch area on the east side of the building is a designated smoke area and would not be used for outside seating for the restaurant or the event center. The Applicant also stated as part of the narrative that the proposed development is intended to be fully enclosed to ensure noise is contained within the venue. The Planning Commission may comment on the proposed site furnishings as they apply to both Phase I and Phase II of development. E. Screening – For Review Under Section 1325.05, Subd. 8, K, Trash and recycling equipment, materials, and containers shall be fully enclosed and integrated into the architecture of the buildings. All mechanical equipment, whether roof-mounted or ground-mounted should be integrated into the architecture of the building. It shall be completely screened from the ground-level view of adjacent properties and public streets. Wood screening shall not be permitted. There is a trash enclosure proposed for the Subject Property and located on the north side of the site. This enclosure will feature metal trash enclosure gates and the other three elevations will be constructed of a metal panel material consistent with the building design. The Applicant has noted that all mechanical equipment is located on the ground along the west side of the building. There are no existing roof-mounted systems, and none will be added as part of the proposed development. The Applicant is proposing all ground mounted mechanical equipment will be screened from view by new on-site landscaping which is shown in the landscaping plans in Attachment F. The Applicant states that the equipment will not be visible from the right of way on the west side of Snelling Avenue. The Planning Commission should comment as part of the review if the proposed screening is sufficient. F. Landscaping – Flexibility Requested