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Item 9C June 12, 2017 Page 4 Staff visited the site again after the Planning Commission meeting (refer to Site Photo). The existing trees and chain-link fence along the north property line of 4825 Mustang Cir does not adequately screen the shared parking areas from the adjacent mobile home park. 6 Regarding screening, the Resolution includes a requirement for additional screening consisting of 8’ tall pine trees or a 6’ tall solid fence, to be determined by the applicant. Regarding landscaping, Staff’s recommendation is to require the landscaping as shown on the Site Plan. The Planning Commission discussed whether the landscaping is necessary, being that the area is industrial. It is Staff’s interpretation of the City Code that the intent of these requirements is to beautify the property no matter its use. The City Code allows for a 15% reduction of landscaping because the property is zoned I-1. Additionally, Staff is supportive of a further reduction (46%) due to the extensive wetland on the property. The remainder are the trees and shrubs as shown in the table on page 3 (5 pine trees, 4 ornamental trees, and 27 shrubs). A landscape escrow or letter of credit equal to 150% of the cost of materials and labor (or $10,000, whichever is less) is recommended as a condition of the Development Review. The escrow/letter of credit may be released one-year after the certificate of occupancy is issued, and upon inspection of the landscaping. A 4’ tall wrought-iron fence will be installed within the front yard. During the June 7th Planning Commission meeting, the applicant expressed an interest in applying for a Variance to the front yard fence height. If applied for, this will be addressed by the Planning Commission at a later date. Screening & Buffering: Non-residential parking lots consisting of 5 or more spaces are required to be screened from view from residential uses 7. Towns Edge Mobile Home Park is adjacent to 4825 Mustang Cir. and is partially screened by existing trees along the common property line. The City Code requires that such screening consist of pine trees not less than 8’ in height, berming, or a solid fence at least 6’ in height. (Please refer to screening discussed under “Landscaping” on the previous page). Adjacent to the west is Rice Creek Regional Park, screened by existing wooded areas. 6 Mounds View Municipal Code, Section 1103.08, Subd 6 (Required Screening) 7 Mounds View Municipal Code, Section 1121.09, Subd 12 (Required Screening)