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Avenue. The site plan indicates that 32 parking spaces will be provided in addition to the spaces at the pump island. The code requires 4 spaces plus one space per 150 square feet offloor space devoted to retail sales. In this case, this would require 34 spaces with an additional 8-16 being required for the future expansion, depending on what the use of that space would be. The parking along the north edge of the site, adjacent to Roselawn Avenue, has a 10 foot setback. City Code requires a 15 foot setback. A 5 foot variance would be required as the site is currently designed. All other setbacks are met. The site plan shows a location of a pylon sign which appears to meet City setback requirements. The design and size of this sign, as well as any wall signage, will be reviewed at the time a sign permit application is reviewed to insure that it meets City sign ordinance requirements. The landscape plan emphasizes perimeter landscaping. Fifteen (15) Black Hills Spruce are included along the east property line. Seven (7) maple trees, together with 35 juniper are shown along the south property line. Additional low shrubs are shown along Lexington Avenue and around the pylon sign in the northwest corner of the site, adjacent to the pylon sign. The plans were reviewed against the City's design standards and the following was determined: a. Exterior materials meet the design standards. b. The 5% interior landscaping would not be met. However, because of the nature of the required site design for a gas station, this standard would not apply. c. No detail has been provided concerning whether or not there will be rooftop and/or on-site mechanical equipment and whether or not it will be screened. d. Sufficient screening is provided adjacent to abutting residential properties. The exact design of the 6 foot high screen fence is not shown. e. Loading and service areas are adequately screened. f. No detail is provided regarding how trash will be handled; it is unclear if this standard is met. g. A lighting plan has not been submitted; no details are available on light size or impact. h. The landscaping is adequate with the exception that the height of the Black Hills Spruce has not been specified. A minimum of 6 feet high is required by the Code. The site also does not provide front yard screening adjacent to the streets. Section 1005.09 details specific standards for automobile service stations. The following comments reference the 9 standards included in this section. a. The site plan indicates that the entire surface, other than that taken up by the structure, the ponding area, and landscape area, will be surfaced with asphalt with concrete curb and gutter surrounding and defining the parking lot. b. The drainage system has been reviewed by the Engineering Department and a number of questions need to be answered. These questions can be resolved through the building permit process. c. All parking and service areas are defined by curb and gutter and are at least 5 feet from all property lines. 2