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d. Existing trees may be used to fulfill canopy coverage, as described in Section 3.Subd. 4.Q.8, when the drip line has proximity to the edge of the hardscape; therefore, existing trees do not need to be within less than 7' feet of the vehicular hardscape edge. 4. Foundation Landscape Standards. 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. Foundation Landscaping Standards do not apply to single family residential development. a. The foundation landscape planting standards are described in the following table: Foundation Landscape Standards Location Rear and Side Front and Stree Per 100 linear ee' LF) of Bui'ding Trees and Shrubs 1 large 2 large 3 large 6 large * Rounded to the nearest tenth, with a minimum factor of one. b. Round all calculations to the nearest whole number of plants. c. The required plant materials shall be planted in the foundation landscape zone adjacent to the building face where the requirement applies. The City may allow flexible planting locations where service areas or other constraints make the standards difficult to meet. d. Existing trees may be used to fulfill the Foundation Landscape Standards as described in Section 3 Subd.4.Q.8. e. Smaller landscape materials may be substituted at the following rates: 1 Large Tree = 1.5 Medium or 2 Small Trees 3 Large Shrubs = 5 Medium or 10 Small Shrubs f. The design of landscaping for ground areas under the building roof overhang must take into account the potential effects of runoff from the roof edge. 5. Open Areas Landscape Standards: The purpose of these standards is to provide general site beautification and high aesthetic quality with a mix of plant materials in open areas. Open areas include disturbed site areas, such as cul de sac islands, boulevard medians, storm water management