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YMCA, page 5 proposed connection meets the requirement for width, but it does not meet the requirements that the paving be iecorative or that there be shade trees planted 25 feet on center. Additionally, the lighting fixtures are not properly identified so they must be reviewed for conformance. The YMCA site is proposing to use some innovative stormwater infiltration tanks as part of the on -site drainage plan. The location of these infiltration tanks is the south end of the parking lot; therefore the landscaping islands that are over these tanks cannot have trees in them as they would cause potential damage to the tanks. As such the Environmental Board has requested that these islands be integrated into the infiltration plan by being depressed with a rain garden -type landscape. The City's engineering consultant (S.E.H.) is evaluating this proposal to determine if it is feasible. Since this is a very `urban' development the implementation of a rain garden -type landscape will need to be heavily scrutinized. Staff is currently researching and developing a seed mix /planting pattern that will excel in both form and function. The south side of the site adjoins the County Park area and since some tree removal was necessary to complete grading and the construction of the retaining wall to allow eventual construction on this portion of the site; additional landscaping in the form of mixed Oak, Hackberry, Green Ash, Cherry and Red Maple trees should be added. As part of the land exchange to the YMCA the city is requiring the dedication of a conservation easement. The location of this easement has not been finalized. A tree preservation plan must be submitted by the YMCA to assist in the definition of this easement and to verify that significant specimens are properly protected throughout construction. •The following landscape material changes are being requested by the Environmental Board: • • Substitute Northern Pin Oak for Autumn Blaze Maples in some but not all locations. • Substitute White and /or Bur Oak for the Fall Gold Ash. • Substitute Red and White Pine for the Scotch and Austrian Pines. • Substitute Oaks for the Willows. The planting and maintenance of the restoration areas south of the trail shall be coordinated with the city's improvements on the site. As always, all landscaped and sodded areas must be irrigated. Lighting The photometric lighting plan submitted with the application is in conformance with the minimum standards of Chapter 3.7 of the guidelines. A condition has been added that specifies the use of parking lot lighting in conformance with what has been required on all of the other sites within the development. Additionally, the lighting fixtures themselves must be submitted for review prior to this item being approved. The building itself will include some architectural and building entry lights mounted directly to the building. These fixtures will be used to highlight the building massing and will enhance the pedestrian environment. Additionally, as was discussed in the landscape section of the report, lighting fixtures are indicated within the `connecting walkway' area that is planned to connect the YMCA to the future building along the Town Center Drive street frontage; however, the design of these fixtures needs to be confirmed.