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Planning Case MU2017-001 August 16, 2017 Page 8 * Within the County Road 10 Corridor Overlay zoning district, parking requirements are intended as a “guideline”.12 Landscaping Usable open space is intended to be accessible for active and passive recreation by the apartment’s residents.13 Required Proposed Usable Open Space 625 sq ft p/unit 60 units = 37,500 sq ft 1,048 sq ft p/unit 60 units = 62,896 sq ft Within the County Road 10 Corridor Overlay zoning district, a minimum of 15% of the lot shall be devoted to landscaped open space (57.8% proposed). A fenced playground is proposed, to be located near the NE corner of the building. Parking lots with more than five stalls must be screened.14 Minimum screening shall consist of a solid fence with a minimum height of 6’, or coniferous trees with a minimum height of 8’. A 6’ privacy fence is proposed as a buffer for homes along Groveland Rd, not otherwise screened by existing trees. During the Aug 2nd Planning Commission meeting, the Commission discussed extending this fence along the south property line of 8020 Groveland Rd. Landscape plant materials 15: Required Proposed Deciduous shade trees 13 32 Coniferous trees 13 25 Understory shrubs 83 94 Ornamental trees 13 13 Staff recommends that additional landscaping (shrubs and perennials) be installed between the building and the trail. 12 Mounds View Municipal Code, Section 1129.05, Subd 4 (Off-Street Parking) 13 Mounds View Municipal Code, Section 1102.02, Subd 127 (Usable Open Space), Section 1104.02, Subd 2(b)(4) 14 Mounds View Municipal Code, Section 1120., Subd 12 (Required Screening), Section 1103.08(6) 15 Mounds View Municipal Code, Section 1127.05, Subd 3 (Number of plant materials required)