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P34 Oppidan Concept Plan page 8 Stonmwater management is only reflected by three stormwater ponds on the concept plan. Large parking lots result in significant runoff and the traditional "pipe and pond" approach is no longer adequate. It is likely that infiltration facilities will be required as well. These are requirements of both the City and the Rice Creek Watershed District. This issue will need further attention if the project proceeds. Landscaping, Open Space, and Lighting The plan sheet titled "Section Plan" is intended to illustrate how a large berm, topped with a fence, along the western property boundary will serve as a visual screen for homes to the west. The specifics of the building location and height, and the height of the berm/fence will need to be further analyzed. However, the approach appears to have good potential to create an effective visual screen. The existing impervious maximum in the GB zone is 75% and this would not change under the new Comprehensive Plan. We are not aware of any important natural features on the grocery site. Site plan data will need to be analyzed in the next stage of an application. Lighting is an important consideration because of the proximity of existing residential properties. Parking lot lighting will need to be reviewed for potential impacts on these homes. In addition, minimal lighting on the west side of the grocery building will be required. The berm discussed under the landscaping heading will help mitigate impacts. 49/J Plan Requirements: Trails, Open Space • A trail connection, included as an `enhancement corridor' in the Parks, Natural Open Space /Greenways and Trail System Plan, will be established across the study area. This will link to the existing trail connection to Woodridge Lane on the west, cross through the study area, and link to a future trail in Ware Road. The specific alignment of this trail corridor across the Master Plan area will be determined as development occurs. • An, open, focal point green space is to be created where the Woodridge Lane trail connection enters the study area. The specific design of this focal point will be reviewed with any development application for the site. The Woodridge Lane trail connection is north of the 8 -acre grocery store site. • Greenspace buffering is an important design element for new development along the border with existing neighborhoods such as Woodridge Estates and Rohavic Oaks. As noted, the concept plan includes a landscaped berm topped with a fence. The grocery site does not abut the Rohavic Oaks neighborhood to the north.