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August 18, 2020 Page 10 NE. Included are a series of Boulevard Linden trees along 38th Avenue NE and what appears to be Prairiefire Flowering Crabapple trees along Stinson Boulevard. Also proposed are a variety of plantings near the building’s western entrance (along Stinson Boulevard) and adjacent to an outdoor patio space located in the northwest corner of the site. Foundation plantings are also on all sides of the apartment building. According to the Ordinance, multi-family residential buildings which are located in R-4 zoning districts and include over 25 dwelling units must provide 12 trees plus one tree for every five units over 25. In this regard, the proposed 38-unit apartment building is required to provide a minimum of 14 trees. In satisfaction of this requirement, a total of 21 trees are proposed upon the subject site. The Ordinance does not impose minimum size requirements for plantings. Sidewalks. The submitted site plan illustrates concrete sidewalks along the north and west sides of the site (along Stinson Boulevard and 38th Avenue NE). The sidewalk along Stinson Boulevard presently exists while the sidewalk along 38th Avenue NE will be new. Both sidewalks are expected to serve the site well, and connect it to neighboring pedestrian and bicycle routes. Lighting. To date, a lighting plan has not been submitted for review. As a condition of Final PUD approval, a lighting plan should be submitted for review which demonstrates compliance with City requirements. Signage. The Preliminary PUD application does not include any information related to signage. As a condition of Final PUD approval, a sign plan must be submitted which demonstrates compliance with applicable City sign requirements. Trash Handling. A trash handling enclosure is proposed in the extreme southeast corner of the site. As a condition of Final PUD approval, the applicant should provide details related trash enclosure design. The enclosure should utilize materials typical of the principal building. Grading, Drainage, and Utilities. Issues related to grading, drainage and utilities should be subject to comment and recommendation by the City Engineer. PUD Agreement. As a condition of Final PUD approval, the applicant will be required to enter into a PUD agreement with the City and post all the necessary securities required by it.