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JUL-29-1999 11:57 jIGHTIHG/SIGNAGB : CITY OF MINNETONKA 612 939 8244 P.04/16. 90041 7-Hi RedevBlopmen~ March 4, 1.993 plantings propoaed would appear ac'ceptable, however, more variety should be introduced. In an attempt to improve screenin'g of the Rainbow buildi.ng, the landscape island adjacent to the west wall was expanded ~o permit larger planting.,. P'ourteen, 12' npruce are proposed. S~aff is concerned that these trees are plant;ed too close together and do not have adequate room to grow to full maturation (20' -25' branch spread). Most likely, this would lEt ad to die back on one side near the building with branches I5pilling into parking 8talls on the other. perhaps if the island could be further expanded, this concept would be acceptable. However, less trees should be planted. Staff doeo not support the arborvitae planted along the west wall in a smaller planting bed. Snow storage and salt will cause miss-shaped plants and ultimately, their survival is questioned. One option would be to shift the drive aisle east increasing the planting area on the weet side rather than along the building. Generally, staff prefers using natural vegetation aD a screening device rather than a fence. staff believes the landscape plan, with minor modifications, attains as much screening of the center to the residences as possible given topographic differences. Ultimately, a fence along ~he parking lot may be needed to assis~ in winter tima screening, however, this too raises issues of maintenance and aesthetics. There are no landscape changes proposed to the central site area. staff recommends that landscape islands be i.nstalled within the parking lot along with plantings. An irrigation system should be installed for all disturbed areas. The applicant's narrative indicates that site lighting will be of "shoe box" fixtures. Lighting will occur on the rear of the both centers but will be shielded, wall mounted fixtures. Lighting at Rainbow will be mounted on the east canopy. This is in lieu of freestanding light poles. The exact location and design of light standards (wall and freestanding) should be submitted for staff review and approval. An illurninatil:ln plan has been submitted which depicts the projected footcandle measurement. The illumination plan should include readings for the ent.ire site and be expanded to site property lines in the north and s01~th. The applicant is proposing a set of sign covenants which encompasses all buildings within the site. The following lists this criteria I Within the 7-Hi portion of the project, the applicant is proposing to maintain the existing covenants'with minor modifications. The applicants propose that signs on the west be unilluminated and that the Supplee Complex (Ben Franklin Crafts, Coast to coast, Rexall Drug, 7-Hi Lawn and Garden, 7-Bi ski Shop, and Hallmark) may retain a combination of 36" and 24" letters as proposed in the submitted building elevation. Currently, mos:t of the posted signs for these stores are 60". The covenants propose 60. letters j~or Rainbow with a 96" letter -b- and 36" "Foods." The phrase "open 24 hours" would also be 36" letters. Staff does not support the "open 24 hours" as it is inconsistent with the ordinance reclUirement to list tenant name and logo only. Further, supporting this would be inconsistent with the previouB staff recommendation for Lunds on Highway 7. The proposed 7-Hi Corner 9ignage ill somewhat consistent with the 7- Hi center sigI\age. Again, western 9igI\&ge i8 listed and permits 11