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9 <br /> <br />Buffer and Screen Standards <br /> <br />The purpose of this requirement is to separate and buffer different land use types, screen <br />roads and parking, and screen utility and loading areas. Continuous, year-round planting <br />screens require, at the minimum, a double row of plants with triangulated spacing. <br /> <br />Buffer and/or screen will be required along the east lot line. The retaining wall will <br />satisfy part of the requirements. Planting an additional 4 trees and 5 large shrubs will <br />satisfy the requirements. Note that these plants will also satisfy the foundation landscape <br />requirements for the northeast building face. <br /> <br />Buffers and screens as planned do not meet the requirements. <br /> <br />Canopy Cover <br /> <br />The purpose of this requirement is to mitigate the effects of vehicular hardscape by <br />establishing tree canopy cover to intercept rainfall, protect pavement from sun <br />deterioration, reduce the heat island effect, and improve aesthetics. Canopy cover <br />standards call for a minimum of 40% canopy coverage. <br /> <br />Vehicular hardscape planned: 37,779 sq. ft. <br />Canopy cover requirement: 15,112 sq. ft. <br />Canopy cover provided: 15,425 sq. ft. <br /> <br />Canopy cover requirements have been met. <br /> <br />Foundation Landscaping <br /> <br />The purpose of these standards is to soften and enhance building architecture, define <br />access points, add color and seasonal interest, and to blend buildings in with the natural <br />environment. These standards apply to building fronts and sides facing public or private <br />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 />The applicable building faces are the southwest side facing Chestnut Street <br />(approximately 120 ft.), and the east side facing 35E (approximately 315 ft.). <br /> <br />The foundation plantings required for the southwest side: <br />Required: 2 large trees 7 large shrubs <br />Provided: 4 large tree equivalents 23 large shrub equivalents