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• • • JADT Addition Page 6 of 12 Landscaping. In accordance with the original PDO approval, a tree replacement plan was required to be designed in cooperation with City Staff. A one for one replacement was intended for this site. The tree inventory previously prepared by the applicant identified 217 significant trees (8 inches or greater) within the proposed subdivision. Of these trees, 16 are intended to be preserved. This would require 201 trees to be provided as part of the development of the entire site. As shown on the landscape plan, a variety of trees are proposed on site. Specifically, a mixture of Scotch Pine, Colorado Blue Spruce and Cranberry Viburnum have been proposed along the Interstate corridor while a row of Little Leaf Linden trees have been proposed along Apollo Drive. Additionally, row of Dogwoods has been proposed along the site's wetland. In review of the landscape plan, staff recommends the following: 1. The Little Leaf Linden trees along Apollo Drive be changed to a Red or White Oak and spaced at 50 feet. 2. Overstory trees be incorporated into the plaza fronting the building replacing the proposed unidentified plantings. 3. The coniferous trees along I -35 be changed to Austrian Pine and White Spuce. 4. The proposed Purpleleaf Plum trees be changed to disease resistant ornamental crab trees. 5. Plantings within the limits of the east ponding area be eliminated. 6. Tamerack Trees be provided around the east ponding area (to tie into the Marketplace development) and be located above the 100 year HWL. Additionally, a master landscaping plan, encompassing the entire subdivision, should be sumbitted for City review and approval. The plan should demonstrate conformance with the tree replacement requirements for the development. 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. As shown on the submitted site plan, trash enclosures have been proposed on east and west sides of the building. While the proposed locations technically meet the requirements of the Ordinance, some concern exists in regard to the placement of the westerly structure. Of specific concern is the visibility of the enclosure from Apollo Drive. To de- emphasize the enclosure, it is suggested that it be shifted to the south and attached to the northwest side of the principal building.