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The purpose of these standards is to protect valuable trees and stands of vegetation while not interfering with landowners' reasonable use and development of property. The goal is to minimize unnecessary loss of habitat, biodiversity, and forest resources and to replace removed trees in areas where tree cover is most critical. There are 124 trees slated for removal. 112 new trees are proposed. Clarification will have to be provided on numbers of trees in basic use areas, which will not require mitigation, and trees that will have to be mitigated for. Open Areas Landscape Standards The purpose of these standards is to provide general site beautification and high aesthetic quality with a mix of plant materials in open areas. Open area landscape standards call for 1 large tree and 3 large shrubs per 2000 sq.ft. There is 70,293 sq. ft. of open space that requires 36 large trees and 106 large shrubs. 102 large trees, 11 medium trees, 61 large shrubs, and 68 medium shrubs have been provided. Open areas landscape standards have been met. Buffer and Screen Standards The purpose of this requirement is to separate and buffer different land use types, screen roads and parking, and screen utility and loading areas. Continuous, year-round planting screens require at the minimum a double row of plants with triangulated spacing. Buffer and screen standards are not currently met, as the double row of triangulated plants is not continuous. Canopy Cover Canopy cover standards call for a minimum of 40% canopy coverage. Canopy coverage values are calculated per tree based on the anticipated size 15 years after planting, and the distance to hardscape edge from the planting location. Per the landscape plans, 33,322 sq. ft. of canopy cover is required and 38,650 sq. ft. is provided. Canopy cover requirements have been met. Foundation Landscaping The purpose of these standards is to soften and enhance building architecture, define access points, add color and seasonal interest, and to blend buildings in with the natural environment. Per ordinance, 2 large trees and 6 large shrubs are required per 100 linear feet of building. These plants should be within 30 feet of the building. For 440 linear feet of foundation, 9 large trees and 27 large shrubs are required for the north and east building faces. Nine (9) large trees, 3 large shrubs, and 50 medium shrubs have been provided. Foundation Landscape requirements have been met.