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• • Benkler Carwash Page 5 of 11 Landscaping. As shown on the landscape plan, a variety of trees are proposed on site. Specifically, mixtures of Swamp White Oak, Austrian Pine and River Birch 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 comer of the building. Two concerns exist in regard to the landscape plan. As noted in the attached Environmental Board comments, concern exists in regard to the number of plantings provided on site. The Board has specifically recommended that additional trees be provided. A second concern is the placement of trees within the "rainwater garden" in the southeastern area of the property and their ability to survive. As a condition of site and building plan approval, the tree plantings proposed within the "rainwater garden" should be relocated. Tree Preservation. The tree preservation plan has been superimposed on the landscape plan. The plan however, does not specify the types and sizes of trees to be saved and removed. As a condition of site and building plan approval, the tree preservation plan should be modified to indicate all significant trees on site and those to be saved. 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 submitted site plan does not illustrate a trash enclosure. If trash is to be stored outdoors, the location of the enclosure should be illustrated on the site plan. Green Space. Within LI districts, a minimum green area of 10 percent of the lot area is required. The amount of impervious surface coverage on the site has not been specified. As a condition of site and building plan approval, the applicant should demonstrate compliance with the minimum green area requirement.