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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. Vehicular hardscape planned: 3 4,276 34,310 sq ft Canopy cover requirement: 13,710 13,724 sq ft Canopy cover provided: 8-,67-5 13,300 sq ft Canopy cover requirements have not been met. The landscape plan requirements section mentions 26 trees planted, but only 23 appear on the plans or in the planting schedule. 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. These standards apply to building fronts and sides facing public or private streets. 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. The following substitutions are allowable: 1 large tree= 1.5 medium or 2 small trees 1 large shrub = 1.5 medium or 3 small shrubs The plans indicate foundation plantings of 2 large trees and 33 large shrubs (or large shrub equivalents in medium and small shrubs). oo 2 large trees oo 5 large shrubs oo 35 medium shrubs oo 15 small shrubs These plants are all located on the west, east, and south building faces. The foundation landscaping standards do allow flexible planting locations where service areas or other constraints make the standards difficult to meet. In this case, the intensive use planned for the north and east perimeters would make foundation plantings prohibitive. The trees and shrubs on the west building face, along with the continuous buffer and screen plantings on the north and east perimeters will suffice in softening the building appearance and meeting the intent of the foundation planting standards for these building faces. The south and west building faces will have enough shrubs, however, two large trees will be required on the south building face for foundation plantings. 9