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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. Buffers and screens around the parking lot meet the requirements. 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: 27,227 sq. ft. Canopy cover requirement: 10,891 sq. ft. Canopy cover provided: 9,350 sq. ft. Canopy cover requirements have not been met. The 3 large trees near the future parking lot just west of the stormwater basin would add 1,800 sq. ft. of canopy cover if they were moved closer to the parking lot access road. Alternatively, if the future parking lot stalls were added, the vehicular hardscape and canopy cover totals must be recalculated. 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 For 480 linear feet of applicable foundation, 10 large trees and 29 large shrubs (or acceptable substitutes) are required for the north, east, and south building faces. The plans indicate 4 large trees, 11 medium trees, 8 large shrubs and 116 medium shrubs. These substitutions are equivalent to 11 large trees and 85 large shrubs. The foundation landscape requirements have been met. 10