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• • Living Waters Lutheran Church Page 5 Landscaping. Section 3, Subd. 4(S) of the Ordinance requires adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping with an emphasis on the boundary or perimeter, the immediate perimeter of the structure and the perimeter of parking and loading areas. The site plan indicates sod surrounding the proposed building addition and planting of three (3) trees, one maple and one evergreen tree east of the proposed building addition and one maple within the courtyard area south of the proposed building addition. The proposed building addition will be adequately screened from the residence located northeast of the site with landscaping including six (6) spruce trees and two (2) sugar maples. Section 2, Subd. 5.D states that only such development as preserves the maximum number of trees may be permitted. The tree preservation plan indicates that two canopy trees (3" maple and 6" maple) and one evergreen tree (4" spruce) will be removed to accommodate the proposed building addition. The applicant is proposing to replace such trees with two - 2%z" maple trees and one spruce tree six (6) feet in height in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 3, Subd. 4.S.3. In addition, landscaping will include six (6) spruce trees and two (2) sugar maples for screening from the residence located northeast of the site. The Environmental Board has recommended that the sugar maple trees in the plan be changed to red maples or oaks (See Exhibit J). The applicant has agreed to substitute pin oaks for the sugar maples illustrated on the plans. The applicant has also agreed to provide foundation plantings in accordance with the recommendations of the Environmental Board attached hereto as Exhibits J and K. All landscaping shall be in compliance with Section 3, Subd. 4(S) of the Ordinance. CPTED Review. The landscaping indicated on the site plan has been reviewed by the police department and found to be in compliance with CPTED standards. Trash Enclosures. The plans do not illustrate any new or additional refuse areas. The existing refuse area is located within the garage building in accordance with Section 3, Subd. 4.G. of the Ordinance. Signage. The plans do not indicate any new or additional proposed signage. The site plan illustrates a freestanding triangular sign located on the east perimeter of the subject property, north of the entry drive. The location of such sign may be impacted by the addition of turn lanes as determined by the ACHD. Lighting. The applicant is proposing new exterior lighting in the form of wall mounted downlights located at the sanctuary exterior doors. The exterior light fixtures must have a 90 degree cutoff to reduce glare and light pollution. The site plan illustrates a light source located on the east perimeter of the subject property, north of the entry drive. The location of such light source may be impacted by the addition of turn lanes as determined by the ACHD.