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The Lighting Plan illustrates 5 fixtures within the parking lot. The applicant's narrative explains the fixtures will be cutoff These fixtures are not adjacent to walkways or entrances, so they may exceed 15' in height. Staff finds the Lighting Plan to be acceptable. Building Design Section 6-750(1) specifies Building Design standards. These standards are more subjective and refer to the Northwest Quadrant Framework Plan and Design Guidelines. Generally, the standards require: • Façade designs that address the street • Well defined base, middle, and top • Mix of materials and inclusion of ornamental features • Horizontal offsets of 2 feet in depth • Safe and welcoming entrances • Varying roof heights and line changes The proposed building was designed to match the headquarters building to the south and incorporates the following features: • The building placement abuts the corner and follows the Old Highway 8 frontage. • A defined base exists with pedestrian-scaled windows following the Old Highway 8 frontage. A pedestrian-scaled entrance is incorporated along Old Highway 8 NW. • The window scheme and horizontal banding provide for a defined middle and top. • A mix of different types of stone, glass (with different types of glazing), and metal have been included. • Many horizontal and vertical offsets have been incorporated into the facades. • A welcoming entrance is incorporated off the parking lot. • The roof line varies slightly around the sides and rear of the building. Staff finds the Building Design standards to be met. Accessory Structures Accessory structures are permitted, but must be constructed from the same materials as the primary building and of similar architectural quality and style. No elevations have been submitted for the trash enclosure. The applicant has stated they propose to construct the trash enclosure with the same building materials as the building along the Old Highway 8 NW façade, but use a block material around the rear painted to match the building. This is acceptable to staff, but a plan should be submitted consistent with this intent at the time of building permit. Screening of Roof-Top Mechanical Equipment Section 6-750(1)(G) of the NBE zoning district states that roof top mechanical equipment shall be screened from view, grouped within a single enclosure, and designed with durable materials compatible to the principal building. The applicant has proposed using a prefinished metal panel material for a screening wall, painted a color that compliments the exterior of the building. The elevations illustrate a single enclosure. Staff finds this standard to be met. Exterior Building Materials Section 6-750(2) of the NBE zoning district specifies that primary, secondary, and accent building materials shall be used. Primary materials shall cover at least 60% of the façade and be brick, natural stone, precast concrete, and decorative block of dimensions, color and texture that resemble brick. Secondary materials shall cover no more than 30% of the building and consist of block, stucco, cement board siding, or architectural metal panels. Accent materials shall cover