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9 Vehicular hardscape planned: 23,000 sq. ft. Canopy cover requirement: 9,200 sq. ft. Canopy cover provided: 9,350 sq. ft. Canopy cover requirements have been met. The Preliminary Plat for Milestones Addition shows a future parking lot west of the proposed daycare facility. This would impact the placement of 4 trees currently providing canopy cover. To account for future development of Outlot A in Milestones Addition, these 4 trees have been moved to areas that will not be impacted by future construction. The tree in the north island on the west parking lot perimeter should be has been moved to the west side of the access drive at the south of the site to avoid conflicts with light pole and fire hydrant. Canopy cover standards have been met. Foundation Landscaping Staff estimated 340 linear feet of foundation that the standard will apply to. Large Trees Large Shrubs (or equivalents) Required 7 20 Provided 14 46 The foundation landscape requirements have been met. Four shrubs at the northeast building corner near Play Area C should be have been removed to prevent conflicts with Fire Department Connection at building. Sod and Ground Cover Standards All areas not otherwise improved in accordance with the approved site plans shall have a minimum depth of 4 inches of topsoil and be sodded including boulevard areas. Seed may be provided in lieu of sod in certain cases, including when the area is adjacent to natural areas or wetlands. The Turf Establishment Plan calls for Mn DOT 32-261 for the infiltration basins and Mn DOT 25-131, a low-maintenance, salt, shade, and drought tolerant mix for the rest of the turf on site. Mn DOT 32-261 should be changed to Mn DOT 33-261. Six (6) inches of topsoil are planned for all turf establishment areas.