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landscape plan be modified to correct the scaling error, and inconsistencies in reflected quantities between the landscape planting schedule and the landscape site plan. There are three main sources of light generation proposed on the lighting plan. Consistent with both Sam's Club and Kohl's, the plan proposes 400 watt, metal halide light fixtures mounted on 24' high poles for parking lot lighting. Building-mounted lighting consists of a series 175 watt, down directed fixtures located on the north building elevation, and over the truck loading docks. Building mounted lighting also includes eight, 70 watt, 'globe-type', decorative fixtures located on the west and south building elevations. The cut-off, down directed type of fixture should be substituted for the 'globe- type' fixture. The third area of light generation is within the carrier parking area. A canopy is constructed with an end panel, which will fully conceal the fixture from direct view from the property line. However, due to the height of the canopy structure above Dahlia Street, the Planning Commission recommended additional modifications. The east facing section of the wrought iron fence was removed and replaced with 8' high pre-cast wall sections to match the building. Also, a three-foot high screen wall has been added in the perimeter landscape area, directly out in front of the loading dock doors to block the lights of truck tractors during night operations. A revised cross section showing the relationship between the loading docks and Dahlia Street has been provided. While overall lighting levels have been reduced by 1 to 1.5 foot-candles along the east property line, they still exceed the CDDSG requirements particularly for the parking lot areas. Where the Commercial Development Design Standards & Guidelines require a 1.0 foot-candle in a parking lot, the average proposed is 3.5 to 4.5 foot-candles. In discussions with the Planning Commission the applicant represented that the lighting levels have been reduced to the minimums required for safety and security by the Postal Service. The Commission recommended that lighting levels comply with Commercial Development Design Standards & Guidelines lighting requirements to the extent possible under Federal regulations. While the applicant has indicated that lighting levels are in compliance with that recommendation, the balance of the lighting condition recommended by the Commission is being forwarded to Council. Two internally illuminate cabinet signs were originally proposed in addition to a ground mounted monument sign. Both wall mounted cabinet signs have been removed from the PUD. A 32 SF ground mounted sign is proposed, and is to be illuminated from ground mounted light fixtures. Davidson called for the applicant presentation. Craig Ballard, design and construction project manager for the US Postal Service, commended Wood for his thorough explanation of the project. He apologized for the US Postal Service. He explained that, in their haste to provide Louisville with a new facility, they have had only superficial contact with the City. He stated that he would like this project to be viewed as a positive addition to Louisville, as it was intended. He explained that the colors, etc., on the renderings are not accurate, as comments from the Planning Department 9