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will consist of overstory trees with a minimum three -inch caliper, or evergreen trees having a minimum height of eight feet. No standards for the number or percent of trees to be preserved has been proposed by the applicant. Of the 98 trees existing in the Phase 1 area, 95 are proposed to be removed. The tree replacement proposal offered by the applicant offers the following advantages and disadvantages: Advantages: • Each significant tree that is removed will be replaced. • Three -inch caliper deciduous trees and eight -foot evergreen trees are trees of a significant size and exceed Zoning Ordinance standards for size. • Replacement of existing trees allow for the establishment of proper sight lines, necessary for the economic survival of retail developments. Disadvantages: • The replacement trees will not match the existing trees in size when planted. • This proposal does not prohibit clear cutting the site. • The proposed plan does not illustrate the replacement of the lost trees in Phase I. In consideration of the tree replacement proposal, the following conditions should be considered: Street Lighting. The PDO narrative outlines lighting standards for parking lots. The narrative has addressed the following lighting issues that were raised in the previous report: 1. The narrative states that street lighting for both Apollo Drive and private streets shall be consistent with the City's selection for the Town Center areas, which is the Lumec VR -300 lighting standard with a globe shaped light bulb container that protrudes below the fixture opening. 2. The narrative states that in order to control site illumination and to limit glare, site lighting intensity will be limited to 1.0 foot candles at the site's perimeter. Drainage. The drainage from the McDonald's site is reliant on off -site facilities. The grading plan has been revised to address issues raised in the previous report. 1. The drainage plan has been revised to integrate the recommendations of the Environmental Review Board. The storm pipe from the bituminous area on the west side of the McDonald's building has been eliminated as recommended. The infiltration basin next to the woodland east of Outlot A has been narrowed and reduced in size to preserve more of the trees in this area. To compensate for the 9