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Planning & Zoning Board February 12, 2003 APPROVED MINUTES Page 23 The site plan indicates sod surrounding th e proposed building a ddition and planting of three (3) trees, one maple a nd one evergreen tree east of the proposed building addition and one maple within the courtyard area so uth of the proposed building addition. The proposed building addition will be adequate ly screened from the residence located northeast of the site with landscaping incl uding six (6) spruce trees and two (2) sugar maples. Section 2, Subd. 5.D states th at only such development as preserves the maximum number of trees may be permitted. The tree preservation plan indicates that two canopy trees (3” maple and 6” maple) and one ev ergreen tree (4” spruce) will be removed to accommodate the proposed building addition. Th e applicant is propos ing to replace such trees with two - 2½” maple trees and one spruce tree six (6) feet in height in accordance with the requirements set forth in Secti on 3, Subd. 4.S.3. In addition, landscaping will include six (6) spruce trees a nd two (2) sugar maples for screening from the residence located northeast of the site. The Environmental Board has recommended th at the sugar maple trees in the plan be changed to red maples or oaks (See Exhibit J). The applicant has agreed to substitute pin oaks for the sugar maples il lustrated on the plans. The applicant has also agreed to provide foundation plantings in accordance with the recommendations of the Environmental Board attached hereto as Exhi bits J and K. All landscaping shall be in compliance with Section 3, Subd. 4(S) of the Ordinance. CPTED Review. The landscaping indicated on the site plan has been reviewed by the police department and found to be in compliance with CPTED standards. Trash Enclosures. The plans do not illustrate any ne w or additional refuse areas. The existing refuse area is located within the ga rage building in accordance with Section 3, Subd. 4.G. of the Ordinance. Signage. The plans do not indicate any new or additional pr oposed signage. The site plan illustrates a freestandi ng triangular sign located on the east perimeter of the subject property, north of the entry dr ive. The location of such sign may be impacted by the addition of turn lanes as determined by the ACHD. Lighting. The applicant is proposing new exteri or lighting in the form of wall mounted downlights located at the sanctuary exterior door s. The exterior light fixtures must have a 90 degree cutoff to reduce glare and light pollution. The site plan illustrates a light source lo cated on the east perimeter of the subject property, north of the entry driv e. The location of such light source may be impacted by the addition of turn lanes as determined by the ACHD. Utilities. All utilities or construc tion over existing utility service lines are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. Grading and Drainage. A grading and drainage plan has been reviewed by the City Engineer (see comments of City Engi neer on Memorandum dated January 31, 2003