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• CASE NUMBER: 1569-84 Page 7 There are some locations where the planting plan should be modified so as to eliminate line of sight problems at intersections. This can be modified by substituting deciduous trees for coniferous trees in several key locations on the plan. f. Utilities. The engineering staff indicates that the general utilities plan is workable. Mr. Drown, however, indicates that he may wish to analyze the possibility of eliminating the 12 inch water main along the north side of the site, completing the circuit (looping the mains) by extending a main north of Oakcrest. This could possibly save a substantially some of money. Mr. Drown also points out a possible concern for storm drainage at the intersection of the access to B-29 and the east -west roadway within the parking area. Mr. Drown may elaborate more on these concerns at the public hearing. These details could be resolved by a condition that final engineering plans be subject to staff review. g. Platting. The developers are requesting the vacation of the existing streets on the site. This may best be accomplished by a replatting of the property, which may be a single site or possibly two sites if a separate site is desired for the restaurant structure on the southerly portion of the project. In this case, care will be taken to preserve and establish easements for existing and proposed utility lines. h. Deliveries. Portions of the building on the north side are two stories high, and access to the rear entrance of the stores is via a series of stairways. This indicates that many of the merchants may use the front doors for delivery. This could be a conflict with the Fire Marshall's requirement that there be no parking along the front access drive. The Planning Commission and Council may wish to question the developers regarding this point. i. Trash Receptacles. The narrative indicates that trash receptacles will be placed on the north side of the structure and will be screened as required. There have been no details prepared to date indicating how this is to be done. We feel, however, that screening of such trash receptacles will be an important aesthetic consideration with respect to the residential properties to the north. Thus a condition may be added that trash enclosure details be subject to staff approval. j. Screening of Heating and Air Conditioning Units. Heating and air conditioning units are proposed to be placed on the roof structure. The parapet around the building is proposed to be approximately 30 inches high, and thus from many directions, the equipment will not be visible. However, we are concerned about the possibility of the equipment being visible from Fairview Avenue, inasmuch as the height of that street relevant to the roof on the east side of the project may make these units visible. We requested that the architect prepare cross sections indicating the sight lines of visibility for the air conditioning equipment.