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building elevations are also indicating a sign band around the perimeter of the building. In total, the signage cannot exceed 10% of the building elevations facing the street. This will be reviewed at the time of sign permit application, 4. The landscape plan emphasizes perimeter landscaping with a great deal of the site being opened up for green space and landscaping. The landscape plan complies with the requirements for perimeter planting of over story trees, although we must point out that the only evergreen materials are on the west side of the property to the rear. At the front elevations are primarily deciduous trees. We have spoken to Super America regarding this and they have indicated a willingness to add year round interest to the perimeter landscaping plan. 5. Section 8.360 details specific design standards for automobile service stations. The following comments reference the nine standards included in this section: a. Site plan indicates that the entire surface, other than that taken up by the structure and landscape area, will be surfaced with asphalt with a concrete curb and gutter surrounding and defining the parking lot. b. The drainage system has been reviewed by the Engineering Dept. and found to be adequate. It will be necessary to obtain a permit ITom the Rice Creek Water Management District. c. All parking and service areas are defined by curb and gutter and are at least 5 feet ITom all property lines. d. The design standards chapter of the zoning ordinance has specific standards for commercial lighting proposals. Fun metric designs win be required prior to the issuance of a building permit. These studies insure that lighting levels at the property line are consistent with City standards and that cut offs are used to conceal the source of light. e. The pump islands are well in excess of 25 feet from a property line, f The driveways in the proposed site plan exceed the 50 feet ITom street intersection requirement. g. The sign package will be subject to the sign ordinance in the zoning code, h. The sale of other retail products are required to be conducted only in compliance with the requirements and conditions for sales in a B-3 district. 6. The Planning Commission, at the March 8,1995 meeting, unanimously recommended approval of Super America's request for a special use permit to construct a station/store with a car wash at 2380 W. County Road D with the following conditions: a. That the car wash be moved north and access to it be provided on the south. b. That evergreen screening be provided along the south edge of the property. E" . C "d " ngmeermg onsl eratlons 1. The Engineering Department has reviewed this request for a special use permit and, as indicated, it will be necessary to have a Ramsey County permit when working within the County Road D right~of-way, that the applicant will need to get a permit ITom the Rice Creek Management District, and that the proposed sewer and water services must not be