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large parking area to the south of Apache Plaza will be the first <br /> portion landscaped, as that is likely where the first significant <br /> tenant(s) will be located. <br /> Exhibit D identifies (in blue) new landscaping that will maximize <br /> absorption. To date, there is less than 10,000 square feet of <br /> landscaping on the Property. The Applicant proposes <br /> approximately. 174,900 square feet of new landscaping. Over <br /> 34,600 square feet of the proposed landscaping will provide <br /> absorption of surface water. The landscaping will compliment the <br /> extensive ponding and storm sewer improvements to be installed <br /> on the Property. <br /> Exhibit E identifies the landscaping schedule and details. <br /> The Applicant will landscape parking islands around the building <br /> in an expedited manner. The landscaping will also be tied in with <br /> storm water improvements that may be completed as Apache Plaza <br /> is redeveloped and the New Market Property is developed. The <br /> west side of Apache Plaza, which contains Herbergers, will likely <br /> be the last phase landscaped. <br /> C. Parking and Traffic Flow. Exhibit F identifies the proposed traffic <br /> flow for the property. The Applicant will work with the City with <br /> respect to potential stacking problems on Silver Lake Road at the <br /> most southerly access point. <br /> The Applicant commissioned Benshoof & Associates, Inc. <br /> (`Benshoof') to complete the traffic analysis attached hereto as <br /> Exhibit G. The purpose of the traffic analysis was to address the <br /> traffic issues raised, if any, as a result of the change in use of the <br /> Property from retail to commercial. Office use was the baseline <br /> for the traffic analysis because (i) it is the Preferred Plan; and (ii) it <br /> produces the most peak hour traffic. <br /> The traffic analysis indicates no detrimental traffic impacts as a <br /> result of the redevelopment of the Property (including the New <br /> Market Property. Benshoof concludes the analysis as follows: <br /> • The traffic system serving the Apache Plaza Site was designed <br /> to accommodate substantial traffic volumes, with several high <br /> capacity access points serving the site both to/from Silver Lake <br /> Road and Stinson Boulevard. <br /> 7 <br />