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Canopy cover requirements have been met. <br />Foundation Landscaping <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 />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 southwest side facing Chestnut Street <br />(approximately 120 ft.), and the east side facing 35E (approximately 315 ft.). <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 <br />The foundation plantings required for the east side: <br />Required: 6 large trees 19 large shrubs <br />Provided: 2 large tree equivalents and 14 large shrubs equivalents <br />4 large trees and 5 large shrubs should be planted east of the retaining wall along the <br />northeast section of building that runs parallel with the lot line. <br />The foundation landscape requirements have not been met for the east building face. <br />Sod and Ground Cover Standards <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 <br />may be provided in lieu of sod in certain cases, including when the area is adjacent to <br />natural areas or wetlands. <br />The plan indicates sod in the common area in the center of the building, along the east <br />and west building faces, and along the south edge of the parking lot and access road. <br />Mn DOT seed mix 34-271, wet meadow, is indicated for the disturbed areas near the two <br />stormwater ponds, and east of the retaining wall that runs along the east building face. <br />Mn DOT seed mix 35-241, mesic prairie, is indicated for the disturbed area south of pond <br />300, and disturbed area near the wetland in the south of the parcel. <br />12 <br />