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9 <br /> <br />Buffers and screens around the parking lot meet the requirements. <br /> <br />Canopy Cover <br /> <br />Canopy cover standards call for a minimum of 40% canopy coverage. Canopy coverage values <br />are calculated per tree based on the anticipated size 15 years after planting, and the distance to <br />hardscape edge from the planting location. <br /> <br />Vehicular hardscape planned: 27,227 sq. ft. <br />Canopy cover requirement: 10,891 sq. ft. <br />Canopy cover provided: 9,350 sq. ft. <br /> <br />Canopy cover requirements have not been met. The 3 large trees near the future parking lot <br />just west of the stormwater basin would add 1,800 sq. ft. of canopy cover if they were moved <br />closer to the parking lot access road. Alternatively, if the future parking lot stalls were added, <br />the vehicular hardscape and canopy cover totals must be recalculated. <br /> <br />Foundation Landscaping <br /> <br />The purpose of these standards is to soften and enhance building architecture, define access <br />points, add color and seasonal interest, and to blend buildings in with the natural environment. <br />These standards apply to building fronts and sides facing public or private streets. <br /> <br />2 large trees and 6 large shrubs are required per 100 linear feet of building. These plants <br />should be within 30 feet of the building. <br /> <br />The following substitutions are allowable: <br />1 large tree = 1.5 medium or 2 small trees <br />1 large shrub = 1.5 medium or 3 small shrubs <br /> <br />For 480 linear feet of applicable foundation, 10 large trees and 29 large shrubs (or acceptable <br />substitutes) are required for the north, east, and south building faces. <br /> <br />The plans indicate 4 large trees, 11 medium trees, 8 large shrubs and 116 medium shrubs. <br /> <br />These substitutions are equivalent to 11 large trees and 85 large shrubs. <br /> <br />The foundation landscape requirements have been met. <br /> <br />Sod and Ground Cover Standards <br /> <br />All areas not otherwise improved in accordance with the approved site plans shall have a <br />minimum depth of 4 inches of topsoil and be sodded including boulevard areas. Seed may be <br />provided in lieu of sod in certain cases, including when the area is adjacent to natural areas or <br />wetlands. <br />