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8 <br /> <br />This approximate value for open space would require 25 large trees and 75 large shrubs. The <br />required number trees will be easily reached through new trees planted and existing trees <br />preserved in applicable areas. <br /> <br />16 large shrub equivalents are included through planting 49 small shrubs along the northeast <br />parking lot perimeter. For the approximate open space value of 50,000 square feet, an <br />additional 59 large shrubs would be required. Staff and the applicant will work together to <br />locate these shrubs and trees in lieu of shrubs in places that provide additional screening to the <br />west. <br /> <br />Open space area shall be recalculated to allow for an accurate count on shrubs 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 />The west perimeter is shared with a less intense land use (residential) and will require a 6 foot <br />high buffer and screen. A 55ft to 235ft wide buffer of heavily wooded area is provided along <br />the west lot line. A 6ft high privacy fence also exists on the Pine Hollow development along <br />the west lot line near the residential houses. Single family homes to the south are over 800ft <br />from the parking lot and are screened with additional landscaping and berm. <br /> <br />The northwest and northeast perimeters of the site will require 30 inch buffer and screening due <br />to the parking lot being adjacent to public rights of way. The intent of the ordinance in this <br />case is to block headlights as seen from the streets. This is accomplished with the existing trees <br />that are being preserved on these perimeters, and by the berm and row of new shrubs that will <br />be planted on the northeast perimeter. <br /> <br />Buffer and screen standards have 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: 66,666 sq. ft. <br />Canopy cover requirement: 26,666 sq. ft. <br />Canopy cover provided: 26,875 sq. ft. <br /> <br />Canopy cover requirements have been met. <br /> <br />Foundation Landscaping <br /> <br />The applicable building faces for this project include the northwest, northeast, and southeast <br />(front) building faces.