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9 <br /> <br />A tree survey will not be required for this site, because there are no trees over 6 inch DBH to <br />survey. Preservation and mitigation standards do not apply to this site. <br /> <br />Open Areas Landscape Standards <br /> <br />The purpose of these standards is to provide general site beautification and high aesthetic <br />quality with a mix of plant materials in open areas. Open area landscape standards call for 1 <br />large tree and 3 large shrubs per 2000 sq. ft. <br /> <br />If the storm water pond area is going to be permanent, open space plantings will be required. <br /> <br />Buffer and Screen Standards <br /> <br />The purpose of this requirement is to separate and buffer different land use types, screen roads <br />and parking, and screen utility and loading areas. Continuous, year-round planting screens <br />require, at the minimum, a double row of plants with triangulated spacing. <br /> <br />This project calls for a 30 inch high planting screen. Continuous screen is not present on the <br />north perimeter. Planning staff also notes the 30 inch screen is required to provide year round <br />screening and therefore, should be coniferous shrubs. <br /> <br />Buffer and screen standards have not been met. <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: 34,276 sq. ft <br />Canopy cover requirement: 13,710 sq. ft <br />Canopy cover provided: 8,675 sq. ft <br /> <br />Canopy cover requirements have not been met. <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 />