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d. Building Exteriors. The appearance of buildings is the most important component in laud development. Accomplishing the stated purpose of the OD District requires particular concern for building design. tit (I) The arrangement, geometry and massing of individual buildings shall be responsive tn the arrangement, geometry and massing of the whole nf the OD District. (2) Exterior building treatment (wall surfaces) shall be of brick, stone, glass or any combination thereof, except trim and accessories may be metal. (3) Materials aud colors selected for any individual building shall be compatible with other buildings in the OB District. (4) All service entrance areas, mechanical equipment and trash handling devices shall be screened from adjacent building and off-site visibility. (5) A "campus" plan arrangement is hereby encouraged and a "signature" building is considered desirable. e. Parking. Parking requirements contained in Section VI.F shall apply. However, these requirements may be adjusted by the City in the project review process if the c~ges will more effectively accomplish the stated purpose of the OD District. Surface parlcing shall maintain a 50-foot landscape setback from all public streets and a 20 footlaudscaped area from exterior project property lines except for access drives that may cross the setback area. f. Traffic Impact Study. The City has determined that the traffic capacity of the interchange at 1-35W and State Highway 96 will impose limitations on traffic generated within the OD District. In order to maintain the functional capacity of the area road system, both internal and external traffic and parking plans and traffic generation studies prepared by registered traffic engineers will be required for all project within the OD District. . g. Signs. Signs will be regulated by the Arden Hills Sign Ordinance and the Table for Commercial and Industrial Signs, subject to any modifications or additions contained herein. To promote the purpose of the OD District: (I) A sign plan shall be submitted in connection with the site plan or PUD Master Plan that shows the location, type, size and desigu of the individual signs. (2) Deviation. from the standard regulations shall be allowed only after the applicant demonstrates, and the City concurs, that the deviation is essential to further the purpose of the District. h. Lighting. Exterior lighting shall be provided for the safety and convenience of occupants and visitors. (I) The source of illumination shall be booded, concealed or controlled in a manner so as not to be visihle from adjoining lots, streets or highways or residential areas east and south of Round Lake. V -17 tit ;