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May 3, 2022 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 4 of 14 RE: Banjo Distribution Center, PUD, Preliminary & Final Plat Outside Storage Since the truck terminal use is by CUP, parking of trucks and trailers also becomes an issue as "outside storage". This was reviewed in my April 5 memo against the standards in 156.040(M), the conclusion being that the storage of the semi- trailers on the west side of the site must be completely screened from view of adjacent streets and properties. Height Structures over 35 feet in height are only allowed by CUP, per Section 156.121(A). The proposed building would be 44 feet in height. This is also a feature that can be reviewed within the PUD. In this case, the building is well back from the edges of the property on all sides and surrounded by significant landscaping and fencing on parts of the site. The Fire Chief does not have an issue with the building height and it is acceptable for this project. SITE ISSUES Loading Facilities/Screening The Zoning Code has standards for location of "loading facilities" in the Industrial District in 156.040(L), which must be fully screened. The Banjo facility has two loading facilities - the truck docks on the west side of the building and the van loading area on the south side of the building. The truck loading docks on the west are considered the rear yard but are adjacent to 20t" Avenue, so they still must be adequately screened. The van loading area on the south side of the building also qualifies as a loading facility - it is the area where 344 vans will be "loaded" with the packages from this facility for delivery. The south side of the building is a side yard, which does not allow a loading facility, but this issue can be addressed within the PUD. The proposed landscape plan provides significant landscaping behind the loading docks (on the west side) in addition to existing volunteer vegetation along 20t" Avenue. There is a 6-ft wooden fence proposed along the Fairview Street and part of the 21 It Avenue sides of the site, seen on the site plan and oblique view on the next page. There is also a 5-ft PVC -coated chain link fence between the van parking and the van loading area. Taken together, the various landscaping and fencing features should be adequate to screen the loading area. The landscape plan is short 173 trees from the standards required in the code. The applicants believe the extra trees do not provide public value and are not needed. They propose that the cost of those trees will be contributed to the City's park dedication fund, in addition to the normal required contribution. Otherwise, the landscape plan proposes significant screening around and between all parts of the site in the form of landscaping and fences, which are acceptable.