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the amount of rain water run-off and will leave more green space on the site to reduce rain water run- off issues and promote biodiversity.The residents of this building will be frail and the shorter corridor lengths to the central elevator will be welcome because many of them are struggling with mobility issues.The building will consist of 50 to 58 units. Landscaping The proposed landscape plan will be consistent with Lang-Nelson's normally high and award winning standards.The plan will feature base planting around the building perimeter and boulevard trees along Kenzie Terrace.There will be a lower screen planting supported by a dense application of over story trees along the south property line next to the southern residential neighbors.The rain water garden amenity areas will feature tall grasses that can live in wet or dry conditions as dictated by the season and weather.We also plan on natural wild flowers and grasses to be planted in these decorative areas. These areas will match landscape vegetation water tolerance to the drainage design component of the P 9 � ) 9 9 . P garden. For rain gardens at the locations shown on the design sketches a drain tile would be the recommended.The tile would allow the gardens to drain themselves of excess water. Drain tile keeps the gardens from getting waterlogged and provides the drainage design components of detaining the storm water and providing water quality treatment.The landscape design will be coordinated with the vision of the Owner and considerations of site conditions and selection of water tolerant plantings. Construction materials The proposed exterior materials and finishes will be consistent with the residential nature of the neighborhood and the adjoining apartments.There is no specific design for the exterior yet.The building will have a sloped shingled roof.The walls will be finished with"Hardie" panel trim and siding details including significant areas of brick finish to complement the adjacent structures and styles.The masonry base of the building will be finished with an integral color cast decorative split stone CMU product.