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JHN-21-1999 THU 11:55 AM KKE ARCHITECTS FAX NO, 6123429267 P. 02 L YNDALE GARDEN5-ROSEVILLE, MN ARCHITECTURAL NARRATIVE KKE ARCHITECTS KKE NO: 99-08-1137-01 ARCHITECTURAL NARRATIVE The Lyndale Garden Center project comprises of the renovation to the existing 9,875 square feet. retail building interior of the Garden Center. Exterior improvements include a new sign and entry on the west elevation, This entry will reflect the trellis motif established on the Snelling Avenue side. A new 61 high wrought iron fencing will be added at the perimeter of the site. It will attach to the building at the north elevation, wrap. around to the east and south to the existing fire lane, and abut the existing wood fence adjacent to Rainbow Foods. A 1'_0" setback will be maintained from the property line along Oakcrest Avenue. The enclosed fenced area will contain an outdoor sales area for trees, shrubs, and flowers. A trellis structure will wrap the building on the north elevation and surround the east, fronting the future greenhouse structures. The trellis will accommodate hanging baskets of flowers and other merchandise. This seasonal display area will create a colorful presence as you approach the site. New ornamental shrubs and landscaping will be incorporated between the existing trees along Oakcrest Avenue until the end of the site. To soften and upgrade the residential area, special attention will be made to the parking lot entries adding landscaping and colorful annual flowers. The future greenhouse addition will create a brightly lit presence to Snelling Avenue. The addition of peaked roofs and predominant glass will help to add interest to the existing architecture. A new wood fence, gate, and trash enclosure will be added to the south end of the building, and attach to the existing fence. This service entry will match the existing wood fence in height and detail. A new pylon sign will be added to the existing pole on the north east corner of the site. A new sign will be added to the east and west facades. All signage will conform in size and detail to city code. This project is to be phased. The first phase improvements include the trellis work, wood fence, trash enclosure and gate, wrought iron fencing, pylon sign, west entrance trellis and signage, landscaping, upgrades along Oakcrest Avenue. Phase II improvements include the greenhouse. -~ ~~G\. v~