20240228 Enivronmental Board Packet Combined

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Canopy cover credit is given for 7 deciduous trees along the east parking lot perimeter and 5 deciduous trees along the perimeter of the proof of parking area. Replacing the 3 conifers on the east parking lot perimeter and 2 conifers on the proof of parking area perimeter with deciduous tree species will provide additional canopy cover credit to meet the standard. Canopy cover requirements have not been met. 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. The following substitutions are allowable: 1 large tree= 1.5 medium or 2 small trees 1 large shrub = 1.5 medium or 3 small shrubs Also, one large tree may be substituted for every 2 large shrubs in lieu of the shrub requirement at the discretion of the City. The applicable building faces requiring foundation landscaping for this project are the north and east sides. Large Trees Large Shrubs (or equivalents) Required-North 2 6 Provided-North 2 6 Required-East 2 5 Provided-East 2 6 The north building face (the front)will have 5 large trees planted near the northwest corner of the building. This will provide the 2 large trees required, with the remaining 3 large trees substituting for the required 6 large shrubs. The east building face (along Lake Drive)will have 5 large trees planted near the southwest building corner. This will provide the 2 large trees required, with the remaining 3 large trees substituting for the 6 large shrubs. The foundation landscape requirements have been met. 7