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30,544 sq. ft. of open space calls for 16 large trees and 46 large shrubs. 31 large tree or large tree equivalents and have been provided. 35 large shrub or large shrub equivalents have been provided. Note that 30 medium shrubs have been provided and that a change of species for these 30 shrubs to a larger species (>6ft. height) would meet requirements. 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. The south edge of the parking lot has a single row of Autumn Magic Black Chokeberry. This should be a triangulated double row as the rest of the south parking lot perimeter has. 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: Canopy cover requirement: Canopy cover provided: 27,227 ft. 33,514 sq. ft. 13,406 sq. ft. 9,350 -'*. 12,400 sq. ft. Canopy cover requirements have not been met. The 3 large *roes near the Tutu -e „ar' ing lot. added,jttst west of the stem+water- basin would add 1,800 sq. ft. of eanepy eever- if they we P eloser- to the par -king lot aeeess read. Altematively, if the fi#ffe paFking lot stalls were 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.