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• and appears to cut through an elevated rim that abuts the Lake. If the rim were to be restored to original grades, than the flood plane would be restored to original levels that supported the Tamarack swamp and some of the rare plant species one might find in this area. Common parking and underground parking reduces the required parking stalls substantially for Retail store and Service Establishments, and housing areas. Lighting Site lighting will need to constructed in accordance with requirements of the Lino Lakes Zoning Ordinance. All lighting must contain and 90 degree cutoff angle. The proposed street lighting fixtures are shown in Attachment 10. Rare and Endangered Species There are no rare or endangered species on the site. Tree Preservation A small area of oak woodlands on the SE side of the proposed development will be impacted. The entire area of woodlands on the SW side of the development will be impacted. There has been some discussion about moving some of the movable -size trees from this area into the new landscape. In all cases, city standards for tree preservation should be implemented. If trees are moved, than storage area needs to be designated until the planting areas are ready. (Usually tree removal happens before initial grading operations). Street/Landscaping The landscape /streetscape design is generic at this time. The city's engineering department is working on this. Staff suggestion is to add northern pin, Red and White /Burr oaks to the list of shade trees. There are also some disease resistant Elms now available that could be used. There is a very wide spectrum of annuals and perennials that could be added to the "Perennials" list for both the "Perennials" and Rain - gardens section of the Plant Schedule. The use of native cultivars adds more design flexibility. The shrub list could also be expanded to afford more flexibility to designing the roundabout and the park area. If the design intention of internal elements to the roundabout is to see through, than low plants should be used exclusively. If it the intention of the plan to not see through than taller shrubs and other materials should be added to the list.