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Buffer and/or screen will be required between the parking lot and right-of-way along Hodgson <br />Road and between 6681 Blue Heron Drive and the project site. Also, the buffering shrubs <br />cannot be planted under tree canopy as shown in the landscape plan. <br />The row of plants between the parking lot and right-of-way needs to be a double row of <br />triangulated plants. The row of Techny arborvitae between 6681 Blue Heron Drive and the <br />project site would meet requirements, but they cannot be planted under tree canopy. <br />Buffers and screens as planned do not meet the requirements. <br />Canopy Cover <br />The purpose of this requirement is to mitigate the effects of vehicular hardscape by establishing <br />tree canopy cover to intercept rainfall, protect pavement from sun deterioration, reduce the heat <br />island effect, and improve aesthetics. Canopy cover standards call for a minimum of 40% <br />canopy coverage. <br />Vehicular hardscape planned: <br />5,800 sq. ft. <br />Canopy cover requirement: <br />2,320 sq. ft. <br />Canopy cover provided: <br />1,925 sq. ft. <br />The 3 large trees near the future parking lot add 1,800 sq. ft. of canopy cover. The crabapple <br />near the accessible parking space is worth 125 sq. ft. <br />Canopy cover requirements have not been met. <br />Foundation Landscaping <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 />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 />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 />The applicable building faces are the northeast and southeast sides, which are approximately 90 <br />ft. and 40 ft. respectively. <br />The foundation plantings required: <br />Northeast side: 2 large trees and 6 large shrubs <br />Southeast side: 1 large tree and 3 large shrubs <br />The plans indicate: <br />Northeast side: 0 large trees and 3 large shrub equivalents <br />