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Benkler Carwash Page 5 of 9 Landscaping. As shown on the landscape plan, a variety of trees are proposed on site. Specifically, mixtures of Northwoods Red Maple and Hackberry trees have been proposed along Lake Drive. Additionally, shrub plantings have been proposed within the two medians (within the interior of the site) and clump grass has been proposed at the northwest corner of the building. As noted in the attached Environmental Board comments, concern existed in regard to the number of plantings provided on site. The Board has specifically recommended that additional trees be provided. As part of the revised submission, additional on -site plantings have been provided Tree Preservation. The tree preservation plan has been superimposed on the landscape plan. In consideration of the request, the Planning and Zoning Board recommended as a condition of site and building plan that the tree preservation plan be modified to indicate all significant trees on site and those to be saved. Such modification is not considered applicable as all tress are to be removed from the site. Curbing and Striping. As a condition of site and building plan approval, all off- street parking areas and associated drive lanes should be provided a continuous concrete curb. This includes the planting medians on the east side of the building where such curbing will both define the drive lanes and serve to protect the vegetation within such medians. Aside from the striping of off - street parking stalls (a standard ordinance requirement), it is recommended that the one -way bypass lane around the perimeter of the building be striped and thereby segregated from adjacent stacking lanes. Trash Enclosures. According to Section 3, Subd. 4.G of the Ordinance, all refuse and recyclable materials must be stored within the principal building or within an accessory structure (within a side or rear yard) that is totally screened from eye level view from neighboring uses and public rights of way. The applicant has indicated that trash will be stored indoors. Signage. The site plan illustrates a freestanding sign in the northeast corner of the site. As previously indicated, the applicant is proposing freestanding and pavement directional signage to identify desired traffic movements on the site. As a condition of site and building plan approval, all site signage must comply with the applicable requirement s of the Sign Code.