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7 <br /> <br />Additionally, trees are required along the length of the screen at intervals determined by <br />size (large trees every 50 linear feet, medium trees every 35 linear feet, or small trees <br />every 25 linear feet). Between the existing trees that will be preserved and the new trees <br />planned for the west perimeter, the tree requirement for the west fence perimeter is met. <br /> <br />The south and east perimeters of the storage area abut industrial properties. For these <br />perimeters, staff is recommending 8 foot high vinyl fencing to match the existing fence <br />on the storage area to the north. Trees planted along the south perimeter will meet tree <br />and shrub requirements for the south perimeter fence. The east perimeter fence should <br />not require additional shrubs or trees due to screening provided by the berm that abuts the <br />property line. <br /> <br />Buffer and screen requirements have not been met. <br /> <br />Canopy Cover <br /> <br />Canopy cover standards do not apply to permitted outdoor storage areas in Industrial <br />Districts. <br /> <br /> <br />Sod and Ground Cover Standards <br /> <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 /> <br />All disturbed areas outside of the paved areas will receive 6” of topsoil and bee seeded <br />with MN DOT seed mix 35-241, a mesic prairie seed mix. <br /> <br />The unpermitted grading that created the berm running along the south and east <br />perimeters of the proposed storage area would have resulted in exposed soil. Exposed <br />soil is prone to colonization by invasive, weedy plant species. A vegetation management <br />plan will be required for the berm and any additional exposed soil around it that will not <br />be paved for the storage area. This must include a vegetation assessment that identifies <br />the plant species present. Depending on the results of the assessment, a plan to prepare <br />the site for native seeding may also be required. <br /> <br />Lighting <br /> <br />The purpose of the lighting requirements in the Zoning Code is to reduce light pollution, <br />promote energy conservation, and increase night time safety, utility, security, and <br />productivity. Lighting is reviewed by the City Planner. <br /> <br />Per Section 1007.043(6)(d), no light source shall exceed 1.0 foot candle onto right of way <br />or 0.4 foot candle onto adjacent property.