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Sprouts Pediatric Dentistry PUD Amendment and Site Plan Page 4 Landscaping Section 90-181 of the City Code provides landscaping requirements for the development. The landscape plan includes the planting of 9 overstory deciduous trees, 6 coniferous trees, 14 ornamental trees, 83 shrubs, and several perennials, which exceeds the ordinance requirements. The applicant has done a good job providing landscaping between the parking areas and road. The boulevard plantings along Frenchman Road (CSAH 8) been installed. There are several existing trees that were planted with the development, along the southwest property line between the site and the townhomes. The Applicant will be required to provide protection measures for these trees during construction and replace any trees if damaged during construction. Trash Enclosures The PUD approvals for Victor Gardens require that the trash and recycling areas be designed internal to the building or as an integral part of the building. The applicant is showing the trash enclosure designed into the west side of the building. This complies with ordinance and PUD requirements. Mechanical Equipment Screening The PUD approvals for Victor Gardens require all ground -mounted mechanical equipment to be screened by walls designed and located to be aesthetically harmonious and compatible with the principle building. The proposed mechanical equipment is located at the west side (rear) of the building. The applicant is proposing to screen the units by planting shrubs adjacent to the equipment. Screening the mechanical equipment with landscaping is more appropriate because it allows necessary ventilation and accessibility for maintenance. Staff is comfortable with the proposed method for screening the ground -mounted mechanical equipment. Sidewalks/Trails There is a planned trail along the south side of Frenchman Road (CSAH 8) with no timeline for construction. There is a sidewalk along Victor Hugo Boulevard that provides pedestrian access into the site. Park Dedication The park dedication requirements have been satisfied with previous phases of this development. No additional dedication is required. Drainage/Grading The site was originally graded as part of the Victor Gardens South Village project in 2004. The site was included in the overall drainage plans for the project, and therefore the rate control and ponding standards have been met. The current rules require volume control measures, which the applicant has included in the plans. Staff is working with the applicant to modify the design so